Castle Road, Hythe

DESCRIPTION This substantial detached house occupies a generous plot in an exclusive location on the cusp of the village of Saltwood yet remaining accessible to the town centre. In recent years the property has been the subject of an extensive programme of refurbishment and a carefully executed extension. The result is a magnificent family home offering 3452 sq ft of accommodation which has been thoughtfully designed to compliment a modern lifestyle. The owners have achieved a high standard of finish in a smart contemporary style designed to enhance the many original features which are evident throughout the house which are also complimented by bespoke cabinetry largely by Burlanes of Sevenoaks. They have also incorporated modern luxuries such as an Sonos speaker system throughout the ground floor and the principal bedroom suite.
The accommodation, which is of particularly comfortable proportions, includes a welcoming entrance hall leading to the sitting room, the spacious dining room which is large enough to host quite a dinner party and is open plan the sublime kitchen/dining/living space, the perfect space for family life and in which to hold a party with bi-folding doors uniting the space with the garden. There is also a utility room, shower room, study and gym with mezzanine floor above. The first floor comprises three bedrooms, two doubles, each with en-suites and the principal room with its Juliet balcony, freestanding roll top bath and enviable dressing space. The adjoining shower room wouldn't look out of place in any five star hotel. On the second floor the fourth bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room, kitchenette and access to the west facing roof terrace.
To the front of the house there is ample parking and a storeroom for bikes etc. To the rear the west facing garden has been designed to provide the perfect environment for alfresco entertaining with an outdoor kitchen and barbeque area, hot tub and expansive lawns.
For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
SITUATION This unique property is situated in an exclusive location on Castle Road from where a pedestrian walkway (Church Hill) leads down to North Road and in turn, the town centre. It is also a relatively short walk from the centre of Saltwood with its pretty village green, local shop, Michelin starred restaurant, public house, historic church and castle. There are two excellent primary schools within a short walk and Brockhill Performing Arts College is only a little further. There are two highly regarded Grammar Schools in Folkestone with a regular bus service to both.
Hythe is well served with 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose) and enjoys a vibrant High Street with its range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. There are a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including sailing, tennis, bowls, cricket and squash clubs etc. together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre and two golf courses. Commuting links are excellent with the motorway network (M20 Junction 11) 3 miles distant, main line railway station at Sandling 2 miles, the Channel Tunnel Terminal 4 miles, the ferry port of Dover 10 miles and Ashford International Passenger Station 12 miles. The High Speed Link is available from both Folkestone (5 miles) and Ashford (12 miles) with journey times to St Pancras of around 53 minutes and 38 minutes respectively (all times and distances are approximate).