Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Lawrence & Co of Hythe - Hythe Phone: 01303 396802

DESCRIPTION<br />This enchanting Grade II Lised period property is enviably situated on Sandgate Esplanade in a slightly elevated position from where it commands a stunning panorama of the sea, around the bay to Dungeness and to the coast of France on a clear day.<br /><br />The handsome double fronted weather boarded facade conceals an interior boasting a wealth of original details throughout the elegantly proportioned, attractively presented accommodation. This includes a welcoming entrance hall leading to the sitting room and dining room, both enjoying sea views, the garden room and a cloakroom. The lower ground floor comprises the generous kitchen/breakfast room (which also accesses the garage), utility room and the fourth bedroom with en-suite shower room. On the first floor there are three further bedrooms, two enjoying sea views, the principal bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, and a family bathroom.<br /><br />The house has been much improved by the current owners, most recently with the installation of replacement timber framed double glazed windows. It also benefits from a double garage which is accessible from the kitchen, double width parking on the driveway and a delightful tiered garden with a Mediterranean atmosphere.<br /><br />Grafton Cottage is believed to have been built circa 1822 along with the adjoining property known as Regency Villa as summer accommodation for the Commanding Officer and his Second in Command of the Royal Engineers based at Shorncliffe Barracks above Sandgate. They had been responsible for the construction of Napoleonic defences comprising the Royal Military Canal from Hythe to Rye and the Martello Towers along the coast. <br /><br />For room sizes please refer to the floor plan. <br /><br />SITUATION<br />Prime Beachfront Living on Sandgate Esplanade. Set directly on the seafront, Sandgate Esplanade is one of the area's most desirable locations. Just a short stroll along the promenade brings you to the heart of Sandgate village, where you'll find an eclectic variety of independent boutiques, inviting pubs, cafés, restaurants, and a thriving rowing club.<br />Enjoy coastal walks along The Leas toward Folkestone Harbour, home to the vibrant Harbour Arm - a regenerated hotspot with champagne bars, eateries, and live music - and explore the Creative Quarter with its buzzing café culture and arts scene. For breathtaking Channel views, The Leas clifftop promenade is just moments away.<br />Hythe, with a broader range of amenities, including a Waitrose, lies 3 miles west, while Folkestone is just 2 miles east. The area offers excellent leisure facilities, including sailing and rowing clubs, multiple golf courses, and the Imperial Hotel Leisure Centre. Commuters enjoy excellent connectivity, with High Speed trains to London St Pancras from Folkestone West (1 mile) and Ashford International (16 miles), plus easy access to the M20 and Channel Tunnel - just 35 minutes to Calais.