Richborough Road, Sandwich, Kent

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Elegant 1940s character, this detached house blends timeless period character and charm • Wrap around showpiece garden with a large terrace for al-fresco dining • Generous driveway and detached double garage • Exceptional ground floor living including a large double aspect lounge/diner • Fabulous main bedroom with garden view, dressing room and en-suite shower room • No onward chain, so early possession possible

Location: • Nearest Station: Sandwich Station • Distance to Station: 0.8657359388407391 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 23 Watling Street Canterbury CT1 2UA

Full Description: This property is an elegant 1940s home that blends period character with beautifully curated outdoor space, set along one of Sandwich's most desirable roads. Its wrap around garden is a true showpiece, with mature planting, sculpted hedging, and vibrant seasonal flowers creating a private, picturesque setting that frames the home from every angle. A generous driveway leads to a detached double garage, while the gardens sweep around the property in a continuous flow of greenery and colour. A generous terrace, established borders, and thoughtfully placed shrubs offer tranquillity and seclusion, making the grounds ideal for outdoor dining, quiet relaxation, or family enjoyment.<p>Inside, a welcoming entrance porch opens into a practical cloakroom/utility room before leading into the inner hall, the central hub of the home. The double aspect lounge/diner is bright and expansive, enjoying garden views from both sides and French doors that open into the garden room, a serene, light filled retreat perfect for reading, relaxing, or entertaining. The large kitchen/breakfast room provides an impressive space for hosting, cooking, and gathering, ideal for family meals or lively get togethers. A versatile study completes the ground floor, offering an excellent work from home environment or the option of a comfortable fifth bedroom.</p><p>Upstairs, the first floor offers four well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing flexible and comfortable accommodation. The main bedroom stands out with its private dressing room and stylish en suite shower room, creating a luxurious and self contained suite. Altogether, this property is a home of character, space, and exceptional gardens, a rare combination in this sought after part of Sandwich, offering a lifestyle defined by privacy, comfort, and timeless appeal.</p><p> <br /><i>Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.</i></p><p></p><h3>What the Owner says:</h3><br />This property occupies a prime position on Richborough Road, one of Sandwich's most desirable residential addresses, valued for its peaceful setting, greenery, and easy access to local amenities. It is a location that greatly enhances the home's lifestyle appeal.<br /><br />Just minutes from Sandwich's historic town centre, residents enjoy independent shops, cafés, boutiques, and everyday conveniences. The area is also served by well-regarded schools, including Sandwich Infant School, Sir Roger Manwood's Grammar School, and Sandwich Technology School, making it popular with families.<br /><br />Transport links are excellent, with Sandwich railway station offering direct services to Canterbury, Ramsgate, Dover, and London St Pancras via High-Speed rail. By road, the Thanet coast, including Broadstairs, Margate, and Ramsgate, is easily reached, while Canterbury is close by for shopping, dining, culture, and entertainment.<br /><br />The River Stour, a defining feature of Sandwich, winds through the town and provides scenic walks, wildlife, and peaceful places to relax.<br /><br />Altogether, Richborough Road offers an ideal balance of tranquillity and convenience, with easy access to schools, shops, transport links, and the attractions of Thanet and Canterbury.<p></p><h3>Room sizes:</h3><ul><li><b>Entrance Lobby</b></li><li><b>Utility/Cloakroom</b></li><li><b>Inner Hall</b></li><li><b>Lounge/Diner</b>: 30'2 x 12'0 (9.20m x 3.66m)</li><li><b>Conservatory</b>: 14'4 x 13'7 (4.37m x 4.14m)</li><li><b>Study/Bedroom</b>: 11'9 x 11'0 (3.58m x 3.36m)</li><li><b>Kitchen/Breakfast Room</b>: (L-shaped) 19'0 x 10'8 (5.80m x 3.25m) plus 15'1 x 12'1 (4.60m x 3.69m)</li><li><b>Landing</b></li><li><b>Main Bedroom</b>: 15'9 x 11'9 (4.80m x 3.58m)</li><li><b>Dressing Room</b></li></ul><ul><li><b>En Suite Shower Room</b></li><li><b>Bedroom 4</b>: 11'0 x 7'0 (3.36m x 2.14m)</li><li><b>Family Bathroom</b></li><li><b>Bedroom 3</b>: 11'0 x 9'8 (3.36m x 2.95m)</li><li><b>Bedroom 2</b>: 13'2 x 11'9 (4.02m x 3.58m)</li><li><b>Rear Garden</b></li><li><b>Side Garden</b></li><li><b>Front Garden</b></li><li><b>Double Garage</b>: 17'9 x 17'2 (5.41m x 5.24m)</li></ul><p> <br /><i>The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.<br /> <br />If buying to rent, please check if Local Authority licensing schemes apply before proceeding. Legal advice should be taken to verify fixtures/fittings, planning, alterations and/or lease details. Appliances & services are untested, dimensions are approximate and floor plans are not to scale.<br /> <br />We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. 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