High Street, Sandwich, Kent

Property Details: • Type: End of Terrace • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 4115 sqft

Key Features: • Fantastic proportions • Large walled garden • Double garage with room above • Substantial reception space • 7 double bedrooms • Elegant period features • Central Sandwich location • Grade ll listed

Location: • Nearest Station: Sandwich Station • Distance to Station: 0.31745096332718015 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 2 St. Margarets Street, Canterbury, CT1 2SL

Full Description: Occupying a prominent position within a historic and highly sought-after Kentish market town, this substantial period townhouse offers versatile accommodation arranged over three principal floors. Showcasing handsome brick elevations, traditional sash windows, and a classic pillared entrance, the property retains a wealth of charming architectural features while presenting an exciting opportunity for sympathetic modernisation.<br /><br />A grand reception hall immediately sets an elegant tone, featuring decorative archways, high ceilings, and a sweeping staircase, illuminated by striking tall arched windows to the rear. From here, the ground floor branches into the principal reception rooms.<br /><br />To the right, the magnificent sitting room and formal dining room both offer grand proportions, large sash windows with original shutters and ornate feature fireplaces, while a dedicated study provides an ideal quiet workspace and access to the rear garden. <br /><br />The bright kitchen features sleek white cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a tiled floor, supported by an adjoining utility room and a useful cellar below.<br /><br />Both of the upper floors offer highly flexible family living. The first floor hosts a spectacular principal bedroom with a fireplace and generous dressing room of similar size, which could also be used as a bedroom, alongside a second spacious double bedroom with an en suite bathroom. A family bathroom and a well-proportioned linen room complete the floor.<br /><br />To the rear, the property enjoys a delightfully private walled garden. A paved terrace provides an ideal space for al fresco dining, leading to a well-maintained lawn bordered by mature climbing plants, established shrubs, and a magnificent copper beech tree. <br /><br />A covered passage provides practical external storage and access to a substantial detached garage building at the rear. Complete with a large loft space, the garage affords extensive parking and excellent workshop potential.<br /><br />The property is situated in the heart of the historic Cinque Port town of Sandwich, one of Kent’s most picturesque and well-preserved medieval settlements. The town is renowned for its cobbled streets, period architecture and riverside walks along the River Stour, together with a wide range of independent shops, cafés and pubs. Local amenities include everyday shopping and leisure facilities, as well as the highly regarded Sir Roger Manwood’s School, one of Kent’s leading grammar schools. Well-regarded independent schools within the wider area include St Edmund's School Canterbury, The King's School Canterbury and Kent College Canterbury.<br /><br />The surrounding area offers a wealth of coastal and countryside attractions, with the seaside town of Deal and the cathedral city of Canterbury both within easy reach, while Dover provides additional amenities and cross-Channel services. For leisure, the area is particularly well known for its world-class golf, including the nearby Royal St George’s Golf Club.<br /><br />Transport connections are excellent, with rail services from Sandwich providing links to London via High Speed 1, reaching St Pancras International in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The A256 and A2 connect to the wider motorway network, ensuring convenient road access across Kent and beyond.