Guide Price £850,000
4 beds 2 baths
Available
Cannongate Road, Hythe, Kent
Features
Summary
An elegant and beautifully presented four bedroom period home set within an approximately 1/3 acre plot in an enviably positioned elevated setting with breathtaking panoramic views across Hythe and out to sea. This charming residence seamlessly blends a wealth of original character features, including restored original wooden floorboards, sash windows and a feature fireplace, with stylish modern upgrades such as a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room opening onto the garden. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation across two floors, complemented by a stunning landscaped rear garden arranged over multiple tiers to fully embrace the exceptional outlook. Further benefits include a wired and insulated garden room ideal for home working, a garage and off-road parking, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home in a highly sought-after coastal location.
Description
An elegant and beautifully presented four bedroom period home set within an approximately 1/3 acre plot in an enviably positioned elevated setting with breathtaking panoramic views across Hythe and out to sea. This charming residence seamlessly blends a wealth of original character features, including restored original wooden floorboards, sash windows and a feature fireplace, with stylish modern upgrades such as a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room opening onto the garden. The property offers spacious and versatile accommodation across two floors, complemented by a stunning landscaped rear garden arranged over multiple tiers to fully embrace the exceptional outlook. Further benefits include a wired and insulated garden room ideal for home working, a garage and off-road parking, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home in a highly sought-after coastal location.
Situated in only a short walk from the town centre which offers a good selection of independent shops together with a Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury's store. The town centre also boasts doctors' surgeries, dentists and a library. The historic Royal Military Canal runs through the centre of the town and Hythe also enjoys an unspoilt seafront promenade. The famous Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch light railway runs along the coast from Hythe to Dungeness, while the local area offers a wealth of leisure and sports activities including a variety of golf courses. The M20 motorway, Channel Tunnel Terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car. High-speed rail services are available from Folkestone West approximately 15 minutes by car giving fast services to St. Pancras London in just under one hour.
GROUND FLOOR
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
2.57 m x 7.14 m (8'5" x 23'5")
with stained glass solid wood front door, a mixture mosaic tiled flooring & restored wooden floorboards, radiator, reading nook with built in storage cupboards and shelving, understairs storage, wooden double glazed sash window to side
LIVING ROOM
5.66 m x 4.32 m (18'7" x 14'2")
with restored wooden floorboards, glazed bay sash windows (installed in 2025) overlooking front enjoying breathtaking sea views, two radiators, stone open (working) fireplace with stone surround, opening into
DINING AREA
4.21 m x 3.15 m (13'10" x 10'4")
with restored wooden floorboards, glazed sash windows with glazed door to middle leading to outside veranda enjoying stunning views over Hythe town to sea, alcove shelving, radiator
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
6.74 m x 4.23 m (22'1" x 13'11")
with herringbone flooring, a selection of high and low level modern shaker style cabinets, localised tiling, multiple sockets, glazed sash windows to side, stone effect compacted laminate worktops, breakfast bar (with USB charging sockets below), space for freestanding range gas oven and Bosch extractor fan, inset two bowl ceramic butler sink with mixer tap over, integrated slimline dishwasher, Worcester Bosch boiler concealed within kitchen cabinet, feature powder coated double glazed doors leading out to rear garden, hot drinks area including one bowl stainless steel sink, tall modern radiator, integrated microwave, space for freestanding American fridge freezer
UTILITY ROOM
3.33 m x 1.37 m (10'11" x 4'6")
with restored wooden floorboards, selection of high and low level kitchen cabinets and shelving, two bowl ceramic buttler sink with mixer tap over, frosted glazed sash window, space and plumbing for washing machine, double sockets, localised tiling
WC
with mosaic tiled flooring, WC, hand basin with mixer tap over and modern storage cabinet under, glazed sash windows, radiator
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
with sealed roof window, radiator, airing cupboard with shelving, large storage cupboard
BEDROOM
4.87 m x 4.23 m (16'0" x 13'11")
with restored wooden floorboards, glazed sash windows overlooking front with panoramic sea views, radiator
EN-SUITE
with painted floorboards, localised modern metro tiling, glazed frosted window to side, WC, towel radiator, hand basin with hot/cold taps over, walk in shower cubicle with rainfall shower over
BEDROOM
3.55 m x 4.23 m (11'8" x 13'11")
with glazed sash window to side and sealed window to rear, radiator, built in wardrobes with hanging rail & shelving over
BEDROOM
3.22 m x 3.11 m (10'7" x 10'2")
with exposed wooden floorboards, glazed window to side, radiator
BEDROOM/STUDY
2.88 m x 3.15 m (9'5" x 10'4")
with glazed sash windows with door to middle leading to a small balcony enjoying beautiful views to sea, radiator, fitted cabinets with shelving & storage under
BATHROOM
with painted floorboards, WC, frosted sash widow, hand basin with mixer tap over and modern storage cabinet under, towel radiator, roll top bath with mixer tap over and separate hand shower attachment and rainfall shower over, localised metro tiling
OUTSIDE
The beautifully landscaped rear garden is thoughtfully arranged, designed to make the most of the stunning sea views. A generous outside seating area extends directly from the kitchen, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with access to a brick shed. Steps rise to a further area predominantly laid to lawn and including a greenhouse, complemented by an additional patio terrace perfectly positioned for outside sofas and dining to enjoy the sea view. A final set of steps leads to the final area which is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked planted borders and the garden room/ office, all enjoying far-reaching coastal views. A side pathway leads to the front garden, which also benefits from a veranda and lawn with established planting, again taking full advantage of the elevated position. The property further offers hardstanding for multiple vehicles via a shared driveway, along with a detached garage located at the lower level.
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