House For Sale £995,000
Detailed Description
Description
Underlea Cottage is an exceptional property which has been thoughtfully reconfigured and skilfully extended which a contemporary addition which houses a wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/living space designed to compliment a modern lifestyle and from where the views of the sea are truly maximised. This beautifully considered addition blends seamlessly with and compliments the original period cottage. This part of the building, arranged over two floors, offers a wealth of originality and houses a cosy sitting room with open fireplace, five bedrooms (one en-suite), a study, bath and shower rooms and a utility room. The lower floor could provide a very comfortable self contained annexe.
The house occupies a generous plot which enjoys a level of seclusion rarely found in this much sought after location. To the side of the house is generous parking space from where steps lead past the side of the house to the main entrance and continue to the gardens. These have been attractively landscaped and planted with a wide expanse of lawn set beneath an elevated terrace from where fabulous sea views can be enjoyed, the perfect space for entertaining alfresco. Above this the land slopes steeply upward towards The Leas and above the terrace is a further viewing deck offering a superb panorama of the sea.
For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
Situation
Radnor Cliff is a sought-after and exclusive residential area, just minutes from Sandgates charming and vibrant village centre with its eclectic mix of village store, antiques shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes, restaurants and micro-brewery. The long stretches of shingle beach and sailing club can be accessed by meandering down one of the pretty alleyways from Sandgate High Street or from the coastal path and park, literally at the end of this no though road, which can be followed along the foot of The Leas all the way to Folkestone Harbour with the recently regenerated "Harbour Arm" with champagne bar, restaurants, cafes and live music. Walk a little further to Folkestone's bustling Creative Quarter with its galleries, boutiques and retaurants.
The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe with its wider range of amenities, including a Waitrose, is approximately 3 miles away to the west. There is a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing and sailing clubs, cricket club and a choice of golf courses in the immediate vicinity together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre. The High Speed Rail service to London, with a journey time to St Pancras of less than an hour, is available at Folkestone West Station (1 mile), Folkestone Central (1.5 miles) and Ashford International (16 miles). Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels connecting to the rest of Europe are also available at Ashford. The M20 motorway with fast connections to London and the wider south-east and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton (Calais 35 minutes) are both about 3 miles distant.
Description
Underlea Cottage is an exceptional property which has been thoughtfully reconfigured and skilfully extended which a contemporary addition which houses a wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/living space designed to compliment a modern lifestyle and from where the views of the sea are truly maximised. This beautifully considered addition blends seamlessly with and compliments the original period cottage. This part of the building, arranged over two floors, offers a wealth of originality and houses a cosy sitting room with open fireplace, five bedrooms (one en-suite), a study, bath and shower rooms and a utility room. The lower floor could provide a very comfortable self contained annexe.
The house occupies a generous plot which enjoys a level of seclusion rarely found in this much sought after location. To the side of the house is generous parking space from where steps lead past the side of the house to the main entrance and continue to the gardens. These have been attractively landscaped and planted with a wide expanse of lawn set beneath an elevated terrace from where fabulous sea views can be enjoyed, the perfect space for entertaining alfresco. Above this the land slopes steeply upward towards The Leas and above the terrace is a further viewing deck offering a superb panorama of the sea.
For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
Situation
Radnor Cliff is a sought-after and exclusive residential area, just minutes from Sandgates charming and vibrant village centre with its eclectic mix of village store, antiques shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes, restaurants and micro-brewery. The long stretches of shingle beach and sailing club can be accessed by meandering down one of the pretty alleyways from Sandgate High Street or from the coastal path and park, literally at the end of this no though road, which can be followed along the foot of The Leas all the way to Folkestone Harbour with the recently regenerated "Harbour Arm" with champagne bar, restaurants, cafes and live music. Walk a little further to Folkestone's bustling Creative Quarter with its galleries, boutiques and retaurants.
The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe with its wider range of amenities, including a Waitrose, is approximately 3 miles away to the west. There is a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing and sailing clubs, cricket club and a choice of golf courses in the immediate vicinity together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre. The High Speed Rail service to London, with a journey time to St Pancras of less than an hour, is available at Folkestone West Station (1 mile), Folkestone Central (1.5 miles) and Ashford International (16 miles). Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels connecting to the rest of Europe are also available at Ashford. The M20 motorway with fast connections to London and the wider south-east and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton (Calais 35 minutes) are both about 3 miles distant.
