House For Sale £1,300,000
It is not often that the opportunity to purchase a piece of local history comes along but this property certainly is that. The Battery dates from 1760 and is a unique and attractive Grade II listed detached house with later additions in 1976 and benefits from a wonderful, secluded Bayle location. The property lies in its’ own grounds of about half an acre and boasts magnificent views of Folkestone harbour, The Straits of Dover and, on a clear day, the French coast from Calais to Boulogne. It’s delightful situation on The Bayle is within a two-minute walk of Folkestone’s shopping centre and Parish Church. The secluded well stocked gardens are a fine feature and are securely fenced. They include two raised paved areas, originally part of the old ramparts, rose beds, a greenhouse, and a small vegetable garden with miniature apple, pear and cherry trees, raspberries, strawberries, gooseberries, rhubarb and greengages. At the rear of the house a small brick-built shed contains a gas fired central heating boiler to provide both central heating and hot water. This is also used to store garden equipment, and coal and wood for the open fire in the sitting room. Along the west side of the house there is a small wood with raised brick paths.
Within the grounds lie the original underground Gunpowder Magazine, approached by a flight of steps, which is suitable for many modern uses and for storage. There is a double garage, with an automatic door, and there is further secure parking within the grounds for several vehicles.
Steeped in history with an exceptional location in which the owners of this family home have resided for over 50 years. This exclusive property is really a 'must see.
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Main drainage, Full gas central heating in all main rooms.
WiFi link speed 390 Mbps
Travel
Folkestone’s Central station is within a 10-minute walk and the fast train to London St
Pancras takes under an hour.
The M20, which connects to the M25, comes directly to Folkestone.
Sporting facilities
The town offers a full range of sporting facilities including two 18-hole golf courses within a
ten-minute drive. There is a Sports Centre and a world-class Skateboard/Climbing Park.
Schools
Folkestone has well regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls as well as an 'Academy'.
St Eanswythe Junior School is on the Bayle.
Tenure
Freehold
Possession
There is no chain as the present owners have already purchased a property. Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Maintenance
The exterior was completely repainted in 2022.
Council tax
Band F Charge 2022/23 £3,084
Within the grounds lie the original underground Gunpowder Magazine, approached by a flight of steps, which is suitable for many modern uses and for storage. There is a double garage, with an automatic door, and there is further secure parking within the grounds for several vehicles.
Steeped in history with an exceptional location in which the owners of this family home have resided for over 50 years. This exclusive property is really a 'must see.
Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Main drainage, Full gas central heating in all main rooms.
WiFi link speed 390 Mbps
Travel
Folkestone’s Central station is within a 10-minute walk and the fast train to London St
Pancras takes under an hour.
The M20, which connects to the M25, comes directly to Folkestone.
Sporting facilities
The town offers a full range of sporting facilities including two 18-hole golf courses within a
ten-minute drive. There is a Sports Centre and a world-class Skateboard/Climbing Park.
Schools
Folkestone has well regarded grammar schools for both boys and girls as well as an 'Academy'.
St Eanswythe Junior School is on the Bayle.
Tenure
Freehold
Possession
There is no chain as the present owners have already purchased a property. Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Maintenance
The exterior was completely repainted in 2022.
Council tax
Band F Charge 2022/23 £3,084
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