House For Sale £550,000
Mapps Estates are delighted to bring to the market this simply stunning and immaculately-presented two bedroom detached bungalow, enviably situated on the cusp of Hythe and the beautiful village of Saltwood. The property has undergone a programme of refurbishment throughout in recent years by the current owner, including a new pressurised hot water system and improvements to the wiring circuit. Planning permission was also granted for an extension, although this has recently expired. The property itself comprises a useful entrance porch, spacious reception hall, generous living room with wood burning stove and sliding doors leading out on to the tranquil rear garden, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom installed in 2020, and two double bedrooms, the main bedroom having en suite facilities. In addition to the beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden, there is the benefit of a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two cars, and a single garage. An ea
Situated in the highly desirable location of Harpswood Lane, within a relatively level walk to the centre of Saltwood with its village green, local shop, public house, Michelin-star restaurant, historic church and castle and with Hythe Town centre only a short drop down the hill. Hythe is well served with supermarkets, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's & Aldi stores, and enjoys a vibrant High Street with a range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. There is a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including sailing, tennis, bowls, cricket, and squash clubs, together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and two golf courses. There are two excellent primary schools within walking distance of the property, and Brockhill Performing Arts College is only a little further. Both boys' and girls' grammar schools are also available in nearby Folkestone. Sandling main line railway station, the M20 motorway, Channel Tunnel terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car, with high speed rail services available from Folkestone West station (approximately 15 minutes by car), offering regular fast services to London St. Pancras in approximately 50 minutes journey time.
Mapps Estates are delighted to bring to the market this simply stunning and immaculately-presented two bedroom detached bungalow, enviably situated on the cusp of Hythe and the beautiful village of Saltwood. The property has undergone a programme of refurbishment throughout in recent years by the current owner, including a new pressurised hot water system and improvements to the wiring circuit. Planning permission was also granted for an extension, although this has recently expired. The property itself comprises a useful entrance porch, spacious reception hall, generous living room with wood burning stove and sliding doors leading out on to the tranquil rear garden, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom installed in 2020, and two double bedrooms, the main bedroom having en suite facilities. In addition to the beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden, there is the benefit of a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two cars, and a single garage. An early viewing comes highly recommended.
Entrance Porch With full-length double-glazed windows to the front and side, Upvc double glazed frosted entrance door, quarry tiled flooring, Upvc double glazed frosted front door with frosted window to side leading through to:
Large Reception Hall 14'1 x 9'3 With radiator, inset ceiling downlighters, alarm system, hatch to loft space housing pressurised water cylinder, built-in cupboard housing boiler, built-in double cupboard/linen cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'1 × 84’45 With Upvc double glazed window to front with fitted shutters, Upvc frosted sliding door to side opening onto the garden, range of matching wall and base storage units, roll top work surfaces with concealed lighting over, tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, built-in double oven/grill, space and plumbing for washing machine, recessed downlighters, Karndean flooring, space for fridge/freezer.
Living Room 20'2 × 15'5 (max points) With sliding patio doors to the beautiful south-facing garden, double glazed doors to the conservatory, wood burning stove set onto a limestone hearth, recessed downlighters, radiator.
Conservatory: 13’6 × 9’11 Double glazed conservatory with a polycarbonate roof, tiled floor, Upvc double glazed doors to garden.
Bedroom 13'9 x 12'11 (max points) With Upvc double glazed window to the rear with fitted shutters, radiator, coved ceiling, built-in wardrobes with double hanging rail and shelving.
En Suite Cloakroom A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, recessed downlighters, Karndean flooring, extractor fan.
Bedroom 14'11 × 11’1 With Upvc double glazed window to the front with fitted shutters, radiator, coved ceiling, built-in double wardrobe with ample hanging space and shelving.
Modern Bathroom A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, separate tiled walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead over and glazed screen to side, extractor fan, recessed downlighters, Velux window, Karndean flooring, chrome effect heated towel rail.
Outside The rear garden is laid to lawn with a beautiful array of established plants and trees. In addition, there is an attractive, paved seating area laid to Indian sandstone and covered by a pergola. There is a timber summerhouse / home office constructed in the garden, approximately 7'10 x 7'10 with power.
Gated side access takes you to the front of the property where you will find a block paved driveway, giving off road parking for two cars. Here, you can access the Garage 9'10 x 17'9 with up and over door, power, and light.
Agent’s Note: A planning application was made (and granted) in 2018 for the demolition of the conservatory and construction of a side extension under reference Y18/0052/sh. This application, however, has lapsed.
Situated in the highly desirable location of Harpswood Lane, within a relatively level walk to the centre of Saltwood with its village green, local shop, public house, Michelin-star restaurant, historic church and castle and with Hythe Town centre only a short drop down the hill. Hythe is well served with supermarkets, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's & Aldi stores, and enjoys a vibrant High Street with a range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. There is a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including sailing, tennis, bowls, cricket, and squash clubs, together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and two golf courses. There are two excellent primary schools within walking distance of the property, and Brockhill Performing Arts College is only a little further. Both boys' and girls' grammar schools are also available in nearby Folkestone. Sandling main line railway station, the M20 motorway, Channel Tunnel terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car, with high speed rail services available from Folkestone West station (approximately 15 minutes by car), offering regular fast services to London St. Pancras in approximately 50 minutes journey time.
Mapps Estates are delighted to bring to the market this simply stunning and immaculately-presented two bedroom detached bungalow, enviably situated on the cusp of Hythe and the beautiful village of Saltwood. The property has undergone a programme of refurbishment throughout in recent years by the current owner, including a new pressurised hot water system and improvements to the wiring circuit. Planning permission was also granted for an extension, although this has recently expired. The property itself comprises a useful entrance porch, spacious reception hall, generous living room with wood burning stove and sliding doors leading out on to the tranquil rear garden, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom installed in 2020, and two double bedrooms, the main bedroom having en suite facilities. In addition to the beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden, there is the benefit of a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two cars, and a single garage. An early viewing comes highly recommended.
Entrance Porch With full-length double-glazed windows to the front and side, Upvc double glazed frosted entrance door, quarry tiled flooring, Upvc double glazed frosted front door with frosted window to side leading through to:
Large Reception Hall 14'1 x 9'3 With radiator, inset ceiling downlighters, alarm system, hatch to loft space housing pressurised water cylinder, built-in cupboard housing boiler, built-in double cupboard/linen cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14'1 × 84’45 With Upvc double glazed window to front with fitted shutters, Upvc frosted sliding door to side opening onto the garden, range of matching wall and base storage units, roll top work surfaces with concealed lighting over, tiled splashbacks, inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, built-in double oven/grill, space and plumbing for washing machine, recessed downlighters, Karndean flooring, space for fridge/freezer.
Living Room 20'2 × 15'5 (max points) With sliding patio doors to the beautiful south-facing garden, double glazed doors to the conservatory, wood burning stove set onto a limestone hearth, recessed downlighters, radiator.
Conservatory: 13’6 × 9’11 Double glazed conservatory with a polycarbonate roof, tiled floor, Upvc double glazed doors to garden.
Bedroom 13'9 x 12'11 (max points) With Upvc double glazed window to the rear with fitted shutters, radiator, coved ceiling, built-in wardrobes with double hanging rail and shelving.
En Suite Cloakroom A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, recessed downlighters, Karndean flooring, extractor fan.
Bedroom 14'11 × 11’1 With Upvc double glazed window to the front with fitted shutters, radiator, coved ceiling, built-in double wardrobe with ample hanging space and shelving.
Modern Bathroom A white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, separate tiled walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead over and glazed screen to side, extractor fan, recessed downlighters, Velux window, Karndean flooring, chrome effect heated towel rail.
Outside The rear garden is laid to lawn with a beautiful array of established plants and trees. In addition, there is an attractive, paved seating area laid to Indian sandstone and covered by a pergola. There is a timber summerhouse / home office constructed in the garden, approximately 7'10 x 7'10 with power.
Gated side access takes you to the front of the property where you will find a block paved driveway, giving off road parking for two cars. Here, you can access the Garage 9'10 x 17'9 with up and over door, power, and light.
Agent’s Note: A planning application was made (and granted) in 2018 for the demolition of the conservatory and construction of a side extension under reference Y18/0052/sh. This application, however, has lapsed.
