Hayne Barn Estate, Saltwood, CT21

DESCRIPTION
This unique property forms part of the Hayne Barn Estate, an idyllic twenty (plus) acre parkland setting through which the driveway to Froggies meanders leading beneath an oak framed lychgate beyond which the driveway opens to a wide turning/parking area before the handsome façade of Froggies. The property was designed and built for the current owners, completed in 2008, who paid meticulous attention to every detail ensuring the house was luxuriously appointed with the feel of a period hall house but with all of the modern conveniences expected of a home of this calibre.

The property is an oak frame by Border Oak Of Hereford with self coloured plaster panels, with herringbone brick slip detailing and raised on a base of Kentish Ragstone which was mined on site, set beneath a roof tiled in handmade Kemer clay tiles. The oak frame is apparent throughout the property and many other materials have been sourced in France including the Burgandy stone flooring and fireplaces from Provence. Other features include Starlink internet, toughened safety glass on the ground floor windows, an internal vacuum system and sound system.

The accommodation, which totals circa 4833 square feet (including the studio and garaging) includes an entrance hall with is open plan to the impressive dining hall with double height vaulted ceiling and open fire designed to spit roast a suckling pig/turkey, an atmospheric space in which to host a dinner party. There is a wonderful drawing room to the right of the dining hall and to the left, the beautifully equipped kitchen/breakfast room with its bespoke installation of cabinetry, the perfect environment for informal suppers. Beyond this is the family room with adjoining utility room and cloakroom. The lower ground floor houses a fantastic cinema room with barrelled ceiling and impressive temperature controlled wine cellar, home to up to 1500 bottles of wine. The first floor comprises five en-suite bedrooms and the sixth bedroom, currently used as a study.

The grounds total circa 5 acres with a wide driveway before the oak framed outbuilding which incorporates a two bay car barn, work shop and store all beneath the self contained studio. There are mature gardens, loving planted for year round interest, a paddock, vegetable garden and of course, the floodlit tennis court by En Tout Cas.

For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.

SITUATION
Situated at the end of Grange Road, Hayne Barn Estate is an exclusive private estate within a pleasant stroll from the centre of the sought after village of Saltwood with its pretty village green, local shop, Michelin starred Hide & Fox restaurant, public house, historic church and castle. There are two excellent primary schools within only a short walk and Brockhill Performing Arts College is nearby. There are two highly regarded Grammar Schools in Folkestone with a regular bus service providing access to both. Hythe town centre, with its bustling High Street and variety of independent shops, boutiques, cafés and restaurants is a short drive away. The town is also well served by 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose & Sainsburys). There is a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including sailing, tennis, squash, cricket and bowls clubs, etc. together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and two golf courses. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the vicinity - ideal for horse riding or dog-walking, along with Brockhill Country Park, where there is a play area and other organised outdoor activities. Further walks can be enjoyed along the banks of the Royal Military Canal and of course, the unspoilt seafront with endless stretches of shingle beaches.

Commuting links are excellent with the motorway network (M20 Junction 11) 1.8 miles distant, main line railway station at Sandling, less than 1 mile, the Channel Tunnel Terminal 3.7 miles, the ferry port of Dover 12.5 miles and Ashford International Passenger Station 11.5 miles. The High Speed Link is available from both Folkestone (5 miles) and Ashford (11.5 miles) with journey times to St Pancras of around 53 minutes and 38 minutes respectively (all times and distances are approximate).