St. Andrews Gardens, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15

Situated in the village of Shepherdswell, in a quiet cul-de-sac, Ailanthus is a unique home that offers striking architecture. The property is tucked away at the end of a private driveway, within a large, well screened plot offering plenty of off street parking as well as an integral double garage.

This impressive family home provides plenty of flexibility, there is a bathroom downstairs and plenty of rooms that would be ideal for multi-generational living, someone who likes to entertain guests, or wants space for hobbies, there is also a home office space.

On arriving at the property you will immediately appreciate the large frontage, with a drive for several cars and a double garage, and well planted frontage.

Enter through the wide front door and admire the large entrance hall with a feature staircase.

Double doors lead to an exceptionally spacious living area where you can sit and admire the rear garden. The room is set around the central feature fireplace, and provides a generous sitting area with capacity to view a large TV screen and a dining area which can easily accommodate a twelve seater table.

This large open plan area then extends to a modern fitted kitchen with stylish cupboards offering plenty of storage, a central island, integrated appliances and space for a family dining table. Beyond the kitchen is a handy utility room.

From the hallway there are a further four rooms, one is another living room which is currently used as a study, and along a hallway there are three double bedrooms all with fitted storage, served by a family bathroom which has a bath and shower.

The ground floor provides exceptional flexibility for every day family life as well as entertaining larger gatherings.

Beyond the study is a second utility room and a cloakroom. A door leads to the integral garage, with access to a secluded room presently used as an office - ideal for homeworking.

On the first floor lies the main bedroom with an adjoining en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. The impressive rear terrace overlooks the garden below and is a great spot to entertain or have a private area to enjoy some alfresco dining.

There is also a balcony to the front which offers exceptionally far reaching views across East Kent often accompanied by magnificent sunsets.

The large and beautiful garden is fully enclosed and offers plenty of privacy. There are plenty of areas to sit and relax on the lawn or among the mature shrubs and bushes. There are established trees to offer a canopy of shade when required and hedges are established round the garden border.

Additional notes on the property to consider - The current owners received full planning permission for building a ground floor single storey extension on the side of the house, and a first floor rear extension. Only the ground floor work was undertaken (a new utility room) but the potential to revisit the first floor extension remains. Other options include the possibility of an independent annexe within the existing structure taking in the garage, office and adjacent cloakroom (all subject to relevant planning permission obtained).

The village has a primary school, with a preschool located in the village hall and a recreation ground for sport and children's play. There is a doctors surgery. The Bell, the village pub is situated by the village green, opposite the church. There is a Co-op mini supermarket. A 10 minute drive away takes you to the comprehensive shopping facilities at Whitfield where the Dover leisure centre is also located.

Shepherdswell's railway station and the readily accessible A2 provide strong links across the region including commuting to Dover, Canterbury and beyond via high speed trains.

A visit is advised is advised in order to fully appreciate the many opportunities offered by the property.