Endcliffe House SANDGATE KENT

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1 Endcliffe House SANDGATE KENT

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3 Endcliffe House 43 SANDGATE HILL SANDGATE FOLKESTONE KENT CT20 3AX Fine Grade II Listed Regency property commanding panoramic views of the English Channel Sandgate Folkestone 1.4 miles Hythe 2.6 miles West Folkestone mainline station 0.8 mile with high speed rail link to London St Pancras with journey time of about 55 minutes Canterbury 19.9 miles (Times and distances are approximate) Entrance hall Drawing room Dining room Orangery Kitchen Study Library/TV room Cloakroom Lower Ground Floor comprising: Wine cellar Strong room Family den Utility/laundry room Galleried landing Master bedroom with en suite shower room Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom 3rd bedroom Spa bathroom and sauna Look-out conservatory Annexe: Sitting room Kitchen/breakfast room 2 bedrooms Bathroom Garage Landscape gardens Detached 1 gate house cottage Smith-Woolley & Perry Manor Office Castle Hill Avenue Folkestone, Kent CT20 2RB Tel: +44 (0) sales@swandp.co.uk Savills Cranbrook High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EE Tel: +44 (0) cranbrook@savills.com

4 Description Endcliffe House is a fine Grade II Listed Regency property believed to have been built around the 1830s of brick with rendered colourwashed elevations. The accommodation is spacious and light and enjoys classic features of the Regency period in the form of elegantly proportioned rooms with double bow-end windows, a handsome low-rise staircase leading to an impressive galleried landing with cupola and octagonal roof lantern, deep skirtings, ornate cornices and Adam-style pediments to the drawing room and dining room doorways Over recent years the house has undergone modernisation including rewiring, re-roofing, re-plumbing, external redecoration, rebuilding of octagonal roof lantern, refurbishment of look-out conservatory and the addition of a reproduction William IV fireplace in marble and granite The annexe benefits from its own separate entrance and could be let on an assured shorthold tenancy if desired There is a one bedroom detached gate house cottage with pretty courtyard garden set within the grounds of Endcliffe House.

5 SITUATION Endcliffe House is situated in a conservation area, occupying an elevated and prominent position between the village of Sandgate and Folkestone, commanding panoramic views of the English Channel across the Hythe Bay to Dungeness and towards France. There is also a pleasant outlook over Sandgate, an historic seaside village boasting many antique shops, pubs, restaurants and local shops; teeming with naval, military and social history, with a fascinating mix of architectural styles. Henry VIII built the now restored waterfront castle as a safeguard against Spanish invasion. Folkestone and Hythe both offer shopping, entertainment and leisure facilities Communications are excellent with access to the Continent by the Eurostar services from Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton, or via Dover harbour. The M20 motorway is a short drive away leading to London and the M25 orbital. There is a main line railway station at Folkestone West offering services to Ashford and London Charing Cross. The high speed rail link to London St Pancras with a journey time of about 55 minutes is fully operational Educational facilities in the area include The Folkestone School for Girls, Harvey Grammar School for Boys, The King s School, Canterbury, St. Edmund s School, and two universities in Canterbury Leisure activities in the area include golf at The Sene Valley in Hythe, and Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf Club; sailing, fishing and other water sports along the coast, with sailing clubs at Folkestone and Hythe. Cricket is played at The Kent County Cricket Ground in Canterbury

6 THE PROPERTY Entrance hall with marble floor Drawing room with semi-circular bow window enjoying magnificent sea views, internal window shutters, curved window seat, reproduction carved marble fireplace in William IV style with granite hearth, fine egg and dart cornice, French doors to orangery Dining room with semi-circular bow window, internal window shutters, curved window seat, detailed cornices Study Kitchen with range of cupboards and drawers with Corian work surfaces over including breakfast bar area, wall mounted cupboards with concealed lighting, Neff 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood and light over. Two Neff fan-assisted ovens with cupboard above and below, Miele dishwasher, built-in Neff fridge/freezer, slim line pullout shelved store, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, internal window shutters, double casement doors leading to Orangery with automatic ventilation and electrically operated roof blinds, log burning stove, ceramic tiled floor, sealed unit casement doors to terrace Library/TV room chimney recess with fitted bookshelves, casement doors to terrace Cloakroom Lower ground floor Strong room with shelves and its original safe door Utility/laundry room with range of cupboards and drawers, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing and space for washing machine, travertine floor Family den Wine cellar with original brick floor and 9 original stone shelved storage bins

7 Endcliffe House, Sandgate Gross internal area (approx.) House sq m (5560 sq ft) Garage sq m (290 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Endcliffe Cottage, Sandgate Gross internal area (approx.) Cottage sq m (899 sq ft) For identification only - Not to scale Trueplan (UK) Limited Gym Sitting room Utility room 4.46 x '7'' x 11'1'' Wine store 5.02 x '5'' x 13'11'' 4.69 x '4'' x 11'9'' Kitchen Cellar 3.77 x '4'' x 11'11'' 3.03 x '11'' x 7'7'' Orangery 8.38 x '5'' x 15'1'' Ground floor Lower ground floor Garage Family room 5.43 x '10'' x 14'8'' Kitchen 4.68 x '4'' x 11'5'' Drawing room 9.21 x '2'' x 19'0'' 3.27 x '8'' x 10'0'' Kitchen 3.21 x '6'' x 10'0'' Sauna 6.31 x '8'' x 18'11'' 5.33 x '6'' x 13'9'' 3.21 x '6'' x 9'11'' Sitting room 8.49 x '10'' x 11'4'' Dining room 6.51 x '4'' x 11'7'' Entrance hall Study 6.05 x '10'' x 17'8'' 5.29 x '4'' x 12'1'' 5.69 x '8'' x 15'2'' Ground floor First Floor

8 First floor Galleried landing with octagonal roof lantern, plate rack, curved ceiling, walk-in linen cupboard. Door to annexe. Master bedroom with en suite shower room Guest bedroom with en suite bathroom Further bedroom Bathroom with double spa bath, sauna and shower Look-out conservatory Annexe Approached from the driveway by its own staircase. Entry door also off galleried landing from the main house Sitting room with pretty tiled fireplace and door to side entrance Kitchen with range of cupboards and drawers, Hygena 6-ring gas hob with extractor hood and light over, Electrolux fan-assisted oven with cupboard above and below, built-in cupboard housing gas-fired boiler 2 bedrooms Bathroom OUTSIDE The property is approached by a sweeping drive with ample car turning area and parking for 6/8 cars. Garage with electric roller door. The landscaped gardens which surround Endcliffe House are attractively laid to lawn. There are rockeries and terraces with a wide range of plants and shrubs designed to give colour and structure including hydrangeas, roses, bamboo, pampas, hebe, poppies, lavender and palm trees. There is also a greenhouse. There are various areas to sit including a sheltered sun terrace outside the orangery with glorious views to the English Channel. Steps also lead to higher garden levels and a further terrace with lighting to the top of the garden, which enjoys extensive views of Sandgate to Hythe Bay beyond.

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10 GENERAL REMARKS Local authority Shepway District Council. Tel: Services All main services are connected. Main House central heating and hot water from the condenser gas-fired boiler. Hot water also from electric immersion heaters. Annexe central heating and hot water from the combination gas-fired boiler. The services, including central heating, electrical equipment and all other appliances have not been tested and no warranty can be given that they are in working order even where described in these particulars. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries of the suppliers of services and make their own arrangements to have appliances tested in order to satisfy themselves that they are in working order. Fixtures and fittings Fitted carpets and all items expressly identified are included in the sale. Curtains, light fittings and other items in the nature of tenant s fixtures are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Directions From the centre of Sandgate, proceed in an easterly direction towards Folkestone. As the road starts to rise, the property will be found after a short distance in a commanding position on the right hand side. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills on or Smith-Woolley & Perry on IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills and Smith-Woolley & Perry have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. CSJ/0515/315

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