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4 Brockhill Road
To take advantage of far reaching views across Hythe Bay this charming detached 1970s family home is built in an elevated position and approached via a spacious driveway where you can park at least three or four cars. This leads to a double garage with automatic doors and a separate storage room as well as steps up to the house with its modern front door.
It opens into a warm and welcoming entrance hall that includes an understairs cupboard, a cloakroom and access to the ground floor accommodation. There is an impressive dual aspect light and bright sitting room with French doors and full height side windows to the rear, a wall of windows overlooking the front balcony and a smart modern gas fire providing a cosy atmosphere on a cold winter’s evening. The dining room is ideal for those more formal occasions as well as family celebrations as it has glazed doors to the conservatory and, when these doors are open, it creates a large overall space that can accommodate an additional table for special occasions such as Christmas and birthday parties.
There is a dual aspect study as well as a spacious dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room that was enhanced about two years ago. It includes a modern Rangemaster cooker with a gas hob and extractor fan as well as units housing stand-alone appliances and plenty of space for a large central table and chairs.
The modern staircase with its glass and wood bannister leads to a galleried landing with a picture window providing views around the bay, an airing and linen cupboard. There is a family bathroom and separate toilet as well as four double bedrooms with attractive views and fitted cupboards including the dual aspect main bedroom with a bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower.
Outside the secluded garden offers a variety of delights including a large terrace for al fresco dining and where you can relax in the morning sunshine. There are two garden storage sheds and a large lawn that is just the place for kids to kick a ball around. It is surrounded by raised flower and shrub beds as well as apple and pear trees and there is a wraparound path with gated access to the front of the property where you will find decked balcony over the garage leading to the front door and a charming patio where you can sit watching the evening sunsets while drinking a glass of wine.
Seller Insight
We have lived here for the past 30 years and it has been a wonderful home to bring up our family but they have all flown the nest so we feel it is time to downsize. We originally chose this house because of its location, the views and access to good schools. We are on a bus route so is convenient for kids to go to school and have a level of independence but, because the house is high and set well back from the road, it is very quiet.
We can easily walk into the centre of the charming Cinque Port seaside town of Hythe with its independent shops, bars, restaurants and pavement cafes as well as Waitrose and other supermarkets. There is also the historic and picturesque Military Canal where you can walk the dog along the towpath and the excellent Hotel Imperial with its golf course and leisure centre. The town also has cricket, squash, tennis and sailing clubs and the Henry Cotton designed Sene Valley golf course.
There are good primary schools in Hythe and excellent grammar schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury with some rated Outstanding by Ofsted and top class private schools in Ashford, Canterbury and Dover. Transport links are very good with Sandling station nearby and it is less than an hour to London on the high speed train from Folkestone West or about 36 minutes if you drive to Ashford International and we are only a short drive to the M20 for London or the Channel Tunnel if you want a trip to the Continent.
At the other end of our road you will find the archetypal Kentish village of Saltwood. It is centred around the village green with a church on one side and a traditional village pub opposite. Not to mention an 11th century castle and some stunning nearby gardens – both sometimes open to the public. The village includes a convenience store, a cricket club and a village hall providing a number of activities as well as a Michelin Star restaurant. There is also Brockhill Park where you can also take the dog for delightful walks as well as the specialist Brockhill Performing Arts College.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Travel
By Road:
Folkestone West station
station
International
Docks
Airport
Cross
By Train from Sandling
High-Speed St. Pancras 1hr 08mins
Charing Cross 1hr 40mins
Victoria 1hr 39mins
Canterbury East 40 mins
Ashford International 12 mins
High-Speed Folkestone West to St. Pancras 53 mins
High-Speed Ashford Int. to St Pancras 36 mins
Healthcare
Oaklands Health Centre 01303 235300
Sun Lane Surgery 01303 267102
William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331
Education
Primary Schools:
Saltwood Primary 01303 266058
Hythe Bay Primary 01303 267802
Seabrook Primary 01303 238429
St Augustine’s Primary 01303 266578
Ashford School (Prep) 01233 625171
Kent College Junior 01227 762436
St Edmunds Junior 01227 475600
The Kings School Junior 01227 714000
Dover College Junior 01304 205969
Secondary Schools:
Harvey Grammar for Boys 01303 252131
Folkestone School for Girls 01303 251125
King’s School, Canterbury 01227 595501
St Edmunds 01227 475000
Kent College 01227 763231
Ashford School 01233 625171
Dover College 01304 205969
Entertainment
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 01227 787787
Leas Cliff Hall 01303 228600
Castle Hotel 01303 266311
Hide and Fox 01303 260915
Leisure Clubs & Facilities
Saltwood Cricket Club
07932 122229
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club 01303 267458
Hythe Football Club 01303 264932
Sene Valley Golf Club 01303 268513
Imperial Hotel Spa and Golf 01303 267441
Hythe Lawn Tennis Club 01303 266354
Hythe and Saltwood Sailing Club 01303 265178
Local Attractions / Landmarks
Romney Hythe and Dymchurch miniature railway
Lympne Castle and Saltwood Castle
Port Lympne Animal Park
Hythe Venetian Fete
Hythe Military Canal
St. Leonard’s Church, Hythe
Dover and Deal castles
Secret War Tunnels
Canterbury Cathedral
UPPER GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall
Cloakroom
Study 13’1 x 9’10 (3.99m x 3.00m)
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 14’6 x 14’4 (4.42m x 4.37m)
Dining Room 13’8 x 11’5 (4.17m x 3.48m)
Sitting Room 24’8 x 16’11 (7.52m x 5.16m)
Conservatory 13’7 x 11’11 (4.14m x 3.63m)
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Main Bedroom 16’10 x 14’1 (5.13m x 4.30m)
En Suite Bath/Shower Room
Bedroom 4 12’6 x 10’9 (3.81m x 3.28m)
Family Bathroom
Toilet
Bedroom 3 14’5 x 13’7 (4.40m x 4.14m)
Bedroom 2 14’6 x 13’1 (4.42m x 3.99m)
OUTSIDE
Rear Garden
Front Garden
Driveway
OUTBUILDING 1
Garage 18’10 x 16’2 (5.74m x 4.93m)
OUTBUILDING 2
Storage Room 7’11 x 6’10 (2.41m x 2.08m)
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold