Guide Price £1,575,000

7 beds 5 baths

Available

Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent

Features

Summary

Hillside Manor is an elegant Grade II listed Georgian residence forming part of the former Manor House in Hythe, enviably positioned opposite the historic 11th-century Church of St Leonards. This substantial and highly versatile property offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged over multiple levels, comprising a spacious four-bedroom main house alongside two self-contained apartments, all thoughtfully connected yet with the benefit of independent external access. The main house comprises a welcoming entrance hall, breakfast room, kitchen, boot room, dining room, cloakroom, living room and sun room to the ground floor, while to the first and second floors there is a spacious landing, two generous bedrooms with en-suite facilities, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and access to a large terrace. The apartments are accessed via a communal hallway with independent entry from outside, as well as internal access from the main house; the one-bedroom apartment has been recently refurbished and comprises a living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom and a bedroom accessed via steps, while the two-bedroom apartment comprises a kitchen/dining room, bathroom, hall, living room and two double bedrooms, with both the living space and bedrooms enjoying far-reaching views over Hythe towards the sea. The property retains a wealth of original features, carefully preserved alongside sympathetic modernisation. Outside, there is a patio seating area leading to an area of lawn with mature planting, together with a green house and garden room which is in need of refurbishment but offers further potential. To the front there is a pebbled parking area providing off-road parking for two vehicles. The two apartments are currently rented as a mixture of AST & holiday let, please contact the office for more information on this.

Description

Hillside Manor is an elegant Grade II listed Georgian residence forming part of the former Manor House in Hythe, enviably positioned opposite the historic 11th-century Church of St Leonards. This substantial and highly versatile property offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged over multiple levels, comprising a spacious four-bedroom main house alongside two self-contained apartments, all thoughtfully connected yet with the benefit of independent external access. The main house comprises a welcoming entrance hall, breakfast room, kitchen, boot room, dining room, cloakroom, living room and sun room to the ground floor, while to the first and second floors there is a spacious landing, two generous bedrooms with en-suite facilities, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and access to a large terrace. The apartments are accessed via a communal hallway with independent entry from outside, as well as internal access from the main house; the one-bedroom apartment has been recently refurbished and comprises a living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom and a bedroom accessed via steps, while the two-bedroom apartment comprises a kitchen/dining room, bathroom, hall, living room and two double bedrooms, with both the living space and bedrooms enjoying far-reaching views over Hythe towards the sea. The property retains a wealth of original features, carefully preserved alongside sympathetic modernisation. Outside, there is a patio seating area leading to an area of lawn with mature planting, together with a green house and garden room which is in need of refurbishment but offers further potential. To the front there is a pebbled parking area providing off-road parking for two vehicles. The two apartments are currently rented as a mixture of AST & holiday let, please contact the office for more information on this.

Situated just off Hythe's high street in a lower hillside location, Hythe's high street offers a good selection of independent shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs as well as the all-important Waitrose store, Iceland, Sainsbury's and Aldi. The historic Royal Military canal runs through the centre of the town and Hythe enjoys an unspoilt promenade. Doctors surgeries, dentists, library and council offices are all also located within the general town centre area. High speed rail services are available from both Folkestone railway stations giving fast access to London St Pancras in just over fifty minutes. The M20 Motorway, Channel Tunnel Terminal and Port of Dover are also easily accessed by car.

MAIN HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL
with glazed front door leading to steps in hallway, parquet LVT Karndean flooring, two radiators , log store, understairs storage cupboard

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
5.20 m x 8.14 m (17'1" x 26'8")
with parquet LVT Karndean flooring, a selection of low level kitchen cabinets, laminate worktops, high level glazed windows to front, radiator, integrated dishwasher, freestanding American fridge freezer, Neff integrated steam oven, Neff integrated fan assisted oven, Neff warming drawer, freestanding AGA oven with six ring gas hob, island with selection of drawers, solid wood worktop & induction hob, larder cupboard with shelving and laminate worktop, radiator

LIVING ROOM
7.62 m x 6.60 m (25'0" x 21'8")
with solid wood flooring, log burning stove with stone hearth, door leading to dining room, two radiators, exposed beams, floor to ceiling glazed windows opening onto rear terrace with roof top views

DINING ROOM
5.36 m x 5.16 m (17'7" x 16'11")
with solid wood flooring, two radiators, door leading to living room, log burning stove with glass hearth, glazed doors leading to sun room

SUN ROOM
2.18 m x 6.14 m (7'2" x 20'2")
with solid wood flooring, door to hobby room, floor to ceiling glazed windows with doors to rear garden with rooftop views, radiator, built in storage cupboard

BOOT ROOM
3.84 m x 2.46 m (12'7" x 8'1")
with Karndean mosaic tiled flooring, large storage cupboard with shelving, radiator, glazed sash window, alcoved seating with shoe storage under

CLOAKROOM
with parquet LVT Karndean flooring, WC with concealed cistern, hand basin with mixer taps over, towel radiator

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
2.60 m x 7.35 m (8'6" x 24'1")
with Karndean parquet wood effect LVT, radiator

BEDROOM
5.36 m x 5.88 m (17'7" x 19'3")
with solid wood restored floorboards, glazed sash windows overlooking front with beautiful views over Hythe town to sea with glazed door in middle accessing out onto terrace, two radiators, large built in cupboards with a selection of hanging rails and shelving

EN-SUITE
with solid wood flooring, WC, hand basin with mixer tap over, stainless steel towel radiator, corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower over and separate hand attachment, tiled walls

BEDROOM
5.35 m x 5.16 m (17'7" x 16'11")
with two glazed doors leading out onto terrace enjoying views over Hythe town to sea, tall radiator, large fitted mirrored wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving

BALCONY
11.24 m x 2.51 m (36'11" x 8'3")
with wood decking, cast iron handrails, feature wisteria

BEDROOM
4.54 m x 5.88 m (14'11" x 19'3")
with glazed sash windows overlooking rear, two radiators, stunning cast iron fireplaces with marble surround/hearth and wooden surround, interconnecting door to adjacent bedroom

BEDROOM
4.54 m x 5.38 m (14'11" x 17'8")
with wood effect parquet Karndean flooring, radiator, glazed sash window overlooking rear, low level storage cupboard, stunning cast iron fireplace with marble surround/hearth and wooden mantel, stairs leading to door accessing communal hallway of apartments

EN-SUITE
with solid wood flooring, WC, hand basin with mixer tap over, corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower over & separate hand attachment, localised tiling, towel radiator

BATHROOM
2.41 m x 2.60 m (7'11" x 8'6")
with solid wood flooring; hand basin with mixer tap over and modern storage cabinet under, localised tiling, corner shower cubicle; WC, two towel radiators, pebbled bath with mixer tap over

THE APARTMENTS

SPLIT-LEVEL COMMUNAL HALLWAY
with glazed sash windows to front, door to main house, radiator, velux window

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
2.59 m x 7.36 m (8'6" x 24'2")
with radiator, wood effect laminate flooring, low level kitchen cabinets, solid wood worktops, space and plumbing for freestanding fridge/freezer, exposed brick wall, space for undercounter appliance, freestanding gas cooker with four ring gas hob over, one bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap over, glazed sash windows to side, space for under counter washing machine

LIVING ROOM
4.39 m x 6.00 m (14'5" x 19'8")
with radiator, large glazed sash windows enjoying stunning panoramic views over Hythe town to sea

BEDROOM
5.27 m x 2.98 m (17'3" x 9'9")
with large glazed sash window enjoying panoramic views over Hythe town to sea, radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with slate hearth

BEDROOM
4.08 m x 2.91 m (13'5" x 9'7")
with radiator, large glazed sash window enjoying panoramic views over Hythe town to sea

BATHROOM
with vinyl flooring, had basin with mixer tap over and storage cabinet under, radiator, WC, panelled bath with riser rail shower over, loft hatch

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT

LIVING ROOM
4.81 m x 3.95 m (15'9" x 13'0")
with wood effect LVT flooring, two radiators, two glazed sash windows, feature brick fireplace with log burning stove & tiled hearth, staircase leading to bedroom, exposed beams

DINING AREA
4.80 m x 4.08 m (15'9" x 13'5")
with wood effect LVT flooring, feature brick fireplace, storage cupboard, glazed sash window to front, radiator

KITCHEN
2.58 m x 2.23 m (8'6" x 7'4")
with wood effect LVT flooring, a selection of high and low level kitchen cabinets, solid wood worktops with matching upstands, integrated fan assisted oven, four ring hob with extractor fan over and glass splashback, one bow stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, integrated dishwasher, glazed sash window to front, radiator

SHOWER ROOM
with wood effect LVT flooring, WC, glazed sash window, hand basin with mixer tap over, localised tiling, corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower over and separate hand attachment, towel radiator

BEDROOM
4.05 m x 5.57 m (13'3" x 18'3")
with restored floorboards, exposed beams, velux window, eaves storage, feature exposed brickwork

OUTSIDE
The rear garden is attractive & well-established, arranged over tiers, beginning with a patio seating area—currently being enhanced by the owner—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to a lawned garden bordered by a variety of mature plants and shrubs, providing a good degree of privacy and seasonal interest. In addition, there is a green house and a garden room which, while requiring refurbishment, presents excellent potential for use as a home office, studio, or outdoor kitchen, benefitting from existing power and water connections. To the front there is a pebbled parking area giving parking for two cars.

AGENTS NOTE
The two apartments are currently rented as a mixture of AST & holiday let, please contact the office for more information on this.

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