A surprisingly spacious three bedroom character property with a beautiful walled garden. EPC Rating: D
Situation
The property has gates opening out onto the Fisherman’s Wharf on the River Stour just 30 meters upstream from Sandwich’s iconic toll-bridge over the river. The picturesque Sandwich Quayside lies beyond within the Conservation Area of the ancient Cinque Port town. Amenities nearby include an assorted array of shops with all the essentials as well as a great many pubs, restaurants and guest houses. The state primary and secondary schools are rated “good” and Sir Roger Manwoods Grammar School, also in the town, is rated “outstanding” by Ofsted. There is a choice of local private schools nearby. The railway station offers high speed trains to London and there are lovely walks in virtually all directions out from the town. Canterbury and Dover are both about 13 miles away and Deal is only 5 miles with the comprehensive shopping centre at Westwood Cross 8 miles away. Sandwich is a golfers paradise with three championship courses in the area including 'The Open' course, Royal St Georges closest of all of them. This property is ideally suited for Golfers wanting a second home in town.
The Property
This property has been recently refurbished and is ideal as a family home or second/holiday home. The house is understood to be circa 16th century with some of the ancient oak timber beams still on display in side the house and many more in the spacious and lofty attic space which has potential for conversion. To the rear is a super garden approx 75’ long walled to both sides and generous when compared to most central sandwich properties.
The accommodation includes three reception rooms including the garden room, entrance hallway, downstairs WC, utility cupboard and modern fitted kitchen. Upstairs are three bedrooms including two good sized doubles and a single capable of taking two single beds. The bathroom has a shower fitted over the bath and the attic is easily accessible via a retractable hatch with fitted loft ladder. The house has a gas central heating system.
Entance Hallway
Kitchen (9' 11'' x 7' 2'' max (3.02m x 2.18m))
Dining Room (12' 4'' x 10' 0'' (3.76m x 3.05m))
Sitting Room (16' 0'' x 11' 4'' (4.87m x 3.45m))
Garden Room (11' 3'' x 10' 11'' (3.43m x 3.32m))
Downstairs WC
First Floor
Bedroom One (13' 1'' x 12' 10'' (3.98m x 3.91m))
Bedroom Two (13' 8'' x 9' 11'' (4.16m x 3.02m))
Bedroom Three (14' 2'' x 4' 11'' (4.31m x 1.50m))
Family Bathroom
Outside
The Garden room has double glass doors providing excellent views and access down the garden which is approx 75’ long with some lawned areas down the centre with patios close to the house and at the far end to catch the sun at both ends of the day. Log store and gate leading out into shared area (with 10 Strand Street) with further gate from there onto the Fisherman’s Wharf and the riverbank.