5 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated on the edge of the coastal village of Sandgate which offers an eclectic range of curio shops, antique shops, general store as well as coffee houses, pubs and restaurants. The property fronts the promenade and beach, in the easterly direction is the coastal park which leads to the Harbour Arm with its range of pop up restaurants, the Lighthouse champagne bar, the market and large outdoor screen regularly showing films and sporting events and having a selection of bars and eateries around. The old railway station leads to the bridge across the harbour, giving access to the award winning 'Rock Salt' restaurant and Folkestone's sandy beach. The old high street with its range of independent shops, craft shops and galleries leads to the main Folkestone town centre area. The Leas runs along the top of the escarpment and Leas cliff hall attracts many shows and music events, both Folkestone railway stations offer fast services to London St Pancras in just over fifty minutes. In a western direction, is the Cinque Port town of Hythe offering a good selection of independent shops together with the all-important Waitrose store. Sainsbury's, Iceland and Aldi are also located in the town area. Primary and secondary schooling are also within easy reach, Folkestone offering both boys' and girls' grammar schools. The M20 Motorway, Channel Tunnel Terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car. The historic Cathedral city of Canterbury is approximately thirty minutes by car and offers a more extensive shopping area, together with cultural facilities including; Canterbury Cathedral and The Marlowe theatre.



A quite unique extended marine residence, enjoying direct panoramic sea views from its balcony and sun terrace with inset hot tub. To the first floor of the property is an extensive open plan living area with snug/bar off and opening to contemporary modern fitted kitchen/dining room with seating area, bi fold doors open from both this area and living area onto the outside spaces. The first floor level also has a utility room and guest bedroom with en suite. To the ground floor is the master suite, comprising bedroom, large walk in dressing room/potential further bedroom and en suite with raised freestanding bath, shower, WC and two vanity wash hand basins, a family bathroom and two further double bedrooms are also located on this floor, together with a television room. The whole property is serviced by a Worcester combination gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water, the property also benefits from double glazing throughout. Encombe Lodge is the last of 2 original buildings remaining from the historical Encombe Estate which belonged to Queen Victoria's uncle and where she spent a lot of her childhood, Encombe lodge is the old gate house, with next door (Serena Cottage) being the old boat house.