5 bed detached house for sale

Wear Bay Crescent, Folkestone CT19

Detailed Description

Description
In a sought-after location, this handsome detached period house exudes charm and character throughout, offering attractively presented accommodation of particularly comfortable proportions with a wealth of original features throughout.

Extending to approximately 2200 sq ft, the property comprises an entrance vestibule leading into a welcoming entrance hall, with access to the impressive sitting and dining rooms, beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom enjoying partial sea views and the benefit of an en-suite bathroom. There is also a family bathroom and separate cloakroom. The second floor provides three further bedrooms, one of which benefits from sea views and a balcony.

To the front of the property, a driveway provides off-road parking for one small vehicle, while a delightful tiered garden, with steps leading to the front door, creates an attractive approach. To the rear, the beautifully planted tiered garden offers a number of seating areas and a summer house, together with a generous timber-framed storage shed.

For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
Situation

Wear Bay Crescent is an exceptionally sought after road in the particularly desirable East Cliff area of Folkestone. Moments from The Warren Country Park where winding footpaths lead through the chalky cliffs and wooded areas, host to a wealth of wildlife, to the long stretch of beach at the bottom. Beautiful walks from here can be taken to Samphire Hoe or back into Folkestone.

Folkestone is a vibrant town, well served by two mainline railway stations from where the High Speed Link service to London, St Pancras is available (journey times of around 53 minutes). The M20, the Channel Tunnel Terminal and Ferry Port of Dover are all within easy reach.

The busy town centre offers a variety retail outlets, cafes and restaurants, the famous Leas Promenade with pleasant walks, fine views of the English Channel to France, bandstand and concert hall, is also only a short walk away from where paths lead down to the long stretches of shingle beach, coastal park and the recently revitalised Harbour Arm with champagne bar, live music etc. There are a number of outstanding schools in the vicinity, including boys' and girls' grammar schools. A wide range of sporting clubs can be found in the area, including watersports.

The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe, approximately 5 miles distant, provides a wide range of amenities including 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Sainsburys and Aldi), various independent shops and restaurants (All times and distances are approximate).