£895,000 /Sale price

DESCRIPTIONA splendid period home nestled on Sandgate's picturesque Hillside, in an exclusive location from where the house enjoys some wonderful views of the sea. This handsome property exudes charm and character throughout with a wealth of original features complimented by a well planned contemporary addition to the rear which provides the modern open plan way of living so many of us desire.The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to the sitting room with it's cosy open fireplace, deep bay window and double doors to the dining room. The dining room is open plan to a superb glazed garden room which is in turn open plan to the contemporary kitchen. Expansive glazing unites the space with the outside space and creates the perfect environment for large social gatherings. There is also a utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor. Over the first and second floors are four bedrooms, two with en-suites, a bathroom and the lookout room, the perfect vantage point from which enjoy the sea views.The house has the unusual advantage of a garage - quite a rarity for the location. There is also an incredibly secluded walled, split level courtyard garden to the rear. For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.SITUATIONWellington Place is a desirable location moments from the beach, accessed from Sandgate Esplanade (A259), that runs along the coast between Sandgate and Hythe. It is only a short walk along the promenade with the wide stretch of shingle beach alongside to the charming and sought-after village centre, with its eclectic mix of local shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes and restaurants. The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe, with its wider range of amenities including Waitrose is approximately 2.5 miles to the west and the larger town of Folkestone is about 1.5 miles to the east. There is a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing and sailing clubs, a choice of golf courses in the immediate vicinity, together with the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre. The High Speed Rail Link service to London, with a journey time to St Pancras of less than an hour, is available at Folkestone West Station (1.7 miles) and Ashford International (16 miles). The M20 motorway network and the Channel Tunnel Terminal at Cheriton (Calais 35 minutes) are both about 3 miles distant. (All distances are approximate).