Lympne Hill, Lympne, Kent

Built as an architect’s holiday home in the 1930s, Studfall Ridge underwent extensive renovations in 2008 and 2020 and now offers modern comfort and economies. Considerable investment has been made to futureproof the house with emphasis on renewable energy including: heat recovery ventilation system with air filtration and ground sourced cooling, ground source heat pump with underfloor heating throughout, and solar panels, all enabling the house to run on “green only” energy.

A covered walkway leads to a porch and welcoming reception hall with a useful cloak/shower room. The drawing room has a semi-circular bay, with wonderful views, and a door to the garden terrace. Adjacent is the TV/cinema room. The substantial kitchen/breakfast room opens into the dining room, which shares the double-sided open fireplace with the drawing room. The kitchen has a range of contemporary units including a breakfast bar, quartz worktops and splashbacks and quality integrated appliances.
The breakfast area has doors to the terrace.

Oak stairs rise to the first-floor landing with extensive built-in storage. The principal bedroom has a bespoke fitted walnut dressing room, contemporary en suite and doors to a balcony spanning the width of the property. An additional double bedroom also has an en suite and doors to the balcony. There are two further double bedrooms, one with ample built-in storage, a modern family bathroom and a fitted laundry room with a door to a decked terrace. A well-proportioned study and a substantial sound insulated music room /bedroom 5, with curved wall and a picture window overlooking the terrace, complete the first floor.

On the second floor is a fabulous reception room with discreet food preparation facilities in fitted units, perfect for al fresco dining on the adjacent roof terrace. A wonderful spot with unparalleled views to enjoy lunch with friends and family.

The property is approached through a bespoke iron gate over a block-paved drive, providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the integral carport. A second drive and road access is located at the bottom of the garden.

The well-stocked garden has a wildflower meadow to the rear. Sensitive planting either side of the drive gives year-round colour and interest. The raised semi-circular deck is underplanted to give further colour and variety. The whole is screened by mature shrubs and trees and enjoys views over surrounding countryside towards the Strait of Dover and Romney Marsh.

Set in the Kent Downs National Landscape, Lympne sits above the expansive agricultural plain of Romney Marsh and offers a range of day-to-day amenities including a church, castle, village hall, store and post office, hairdresser, primary school and pub. The Royal Military Canal, whose towpath forms part of the National Cycle Network, runs at the bottom of the hill from the house. Great schooling options include nearby grammars, and independents in Ashford or Canterbury (school buses provided)

Nearby Hythe offers an array of shopping (including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Aldi), cafes, cultural and leisure amenities. More extensive leisure, educational and shopping facilities are available in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury, together with a selection of golf courses and fishing & water sports along the coast.

Communications links are excellent: the M20 gives access to Ashford, Folkestone, the Channel Tunnel and Dover. High Speed trains run from Westenhanger or Ashford International to Central London from 53 minutes and 36 minutes respectively.