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St Andrews House, Cliff Road, Hythe, KentA substantial five-bedroom coastal house occupying an enviable position on Cliff Road, with generous proportions, far-reaching potential and an exceptional opportunity to create a distinguished contemporary family home.St Andrews House is an impressive freehold residence of approximately 239 sq m (2,577 sq ft), occupying a highly desirable position in Hythe, one of Kent’s most established coastal towns. Set close to the sea and within easy reach of the town’s historic High Street, the property combines an appealing coastal lifestyle with excellent access to London, the Channel Tunnel and the wider Kent countryside.The house offers an exciting opportunity for thoughtful remodelling and interior design, providing a rare blank canvas from which to create a home entirely tailored to the incoming purchaser’s vision. Its generous proportions, five bedrooms and four bathrooms provide an excellent foundation for contemporary family living, while its position on sought-after Cliff Road further enhances the appeal.Hythe itself has retained much of the character that makes the Kent coast so appealing. The historic High Street is lined with independent shops, cafés, delicatessens and restaurants, while the seafront and long promenade provide an enviable setting for walking, cycling and enjoying the coast. The Royal Military Canal runs through the town, offering a peaceful green corridor and an additional recreational amenity.There is also an increasingly sophisticated lifestyle on offer nearby, with Folkestone within easy reach. Its regenerated harbour, Harbour Arm, Creative Quarter, galleries, independent retailers and restaurants have established the town as one of the most vibrant destinations on the Kent coast.EducationThe area is particularly well served for education, with a choice of highly regarded independent and selective schools within convenient travelling distance. The King's School, Canterbury, together with Junior King's, provides one of the region's best-known independent school options; the school notes direct rail connections from London and its senior school is located in the historic centre of Canterbury.For families considering selective education, The Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone is a selective boys' grammar school for ages 11–18, while The Folkestone School for Girls provides selective education for girls aged 11–18. Other independent options in the wider area include schools in Folkestone, Canterbury and Ashford, providing considerable choice according to age and educational preference.ConnectionsDespite its coastal setting, St Andrews House is exceptionally well placed for access to London and the continent. Folkestone Central offers direct high-speed services to London St Pancras, with journeys taking approximately 54 minutes, making London readily accessible for both commuting and leisure.The Channel Tunnel is also close at hand, while Dover provides ferry connections to France. Canterbury, Ashford and the wider Kent countryside are all readily accessible by road, making the property particularly well suited to those looking to combine a coastal base with convenient regional and international connections.The opportunitySt Andrews House offers something increasingly difficult to find on the Kent coast: a substantial house in an established and highly desirable position, with the scale and potential to create a truly individual home.Whether conceived as a sophisticated permanent family residence, a coastal retreat or a London-connected second home, the property offers an unusually compelling combination of space, location and future potential.Key featuresSubstantial five-bedroom freehold residenceApproximately 239 sq m / 2,577 sq ftFour bathroomsDesirable Cliff Road positionClose to Hythe seafront and historic High StreetConsiderable scope for modernisation and reconfigurationExcellent independent and selective schooling nearbyApproximately 54 minutes to London St Pancras from Folkestone CentralConvenient for Folkestone, Canterbury and the Channel TunnelAn outstanding opportunity to create a bespoke coastal family homeQuote Reference: 750008

A magnificent and imposing Georgian-style detached residence, designed and built in 2017 combining the finest materials and craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail to create a masterpiece of modern architecture. The end result is almost 7,000 sq. ft. of elegant and luxuriously appointed accommodation, set over three floors and situated in one of Kents most prestigious coastal locations.Oriel House is set within the highly exclusive Sandwich Bay private estate, which commands a prime position, just moments from the beach and three highly regarded championship golf courses. It is an extremely desirable location, within easy reach of the main town centre and train station, with high-speed links to London.Externally, the front façade reflects a typical Georgian propertyperfectly symmetrical with exposed heritage brickwork and wooden-framed sliding sash windows, set on either side of the handsome front door. Internally, the finish is impeccable, with high ceilings dressed with intricate plaster cornicing, deep skirting boards sourced from Australia, and elegant marble fireplaces. These features complement the modern conveniences found within this extraordinary property, including luxury marble bathrooms, a handmade solid wood kitchen, Amtico flooring, and bespoke joinery.During the build, energy efficiency was thoughtfully considered, with zoned central heating, exceptional insulation, high-performance double glazing, and underfloor heating, ensuring a greener footprint and dramatically reduced energy bills.The central hallway boasts double-height ceilings, adorned with a glass chandelier and overlooked by the mezzanine first-floor landing. To the right, there is a formal dining room, whilst to the left, a pleasant drawing room features a gas-burning stove set within a marble fireplace.The main living area is to the rear of the house and enjoys direct access to the garden via an entire wall of bi-folding doors. Amtico flooring has been laid throughout in a stylish herringbone pattern, complementing the elegant deep skirting boards. The ceilings are particularly striking, with intricate cornicing and mood lighting set within the recesses.The kitchen is equipped with an impressive array of solid wood handmade units, with a range of integrated Miele appliances. The design is exceptional, with breakfast stations discreetly built into beautiful doors. The kitchen is further enhanced by a vast island/breakfast bar, illuminated by pendant lighting and topped with a rich marble work surface, incorporating a sink with a boiling water tap.A utility room further complements the space, providing ample room for laundry appliances. This, in turn, leads to the home gym and integral double garage.The ground floor accommodation is completed by a luxury water closet and an elegant study.A grand staircase rises to a galleried landing, which, in turn, leads to five double bedrooms (three of which have their own en-suites and dressing rooms). The principal bedroom, with a walk-in dressing room, features French doors with lovely views of the garden. The luxury en-suite bathroom comprises a striking freestanding bathtub, a double shower enclosure, and twin basins set within a marble countertop.On the second floor, there is a superb home cinema room, fully fitted with a Dolby Atmos sound system. The remainder of this floor is entirely versatile, offering a further bedroom, a shower room and living space, ideal for an au pair or relative requiring independence.OUTSIDE:Oriel House occupies an immaculate plot with beautifully landscaped gardens and an extensive block paved driveway which leads to an integral double garage. To the front of the house, box hedging neatly borders the lawn, whilst the pathway sweeps around to the front door. A gated driveway runs along the side of the house providing additional parking and leading to the large outbuilding.To the rear of the property, a neatly laid patio leads out to raised decking, which frames the swim spa/jacuzzi. The rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with topiary hedging built into attractive borders created by wooden sleepers.At the far end of the garden, a large, well-appointed outbuilding with bi-folding doors offers multiple potential uses (STPC), including a home office or luxury car garage. It could also potentially be converted into a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary planning consent.AGENT'S NOTE: The council tax band is G and the EPC rating is band B. There is an annual residents charge of £248 for the security and upkeep of the communal areas within the Sandwich Bay Estate.SITUATION:Oriel House is situated in the prestigious privately owned Sandwich Bay Estate, an exclusive private estate which enjoys a highly exclusive location, just moments from the beach and two world class golf courses.The charming and historic Cinque Port town of Sandwich is just two miles from the property, where one will find many original medieval buildings, a thriving town centre and historic quayside.Sandwich has a weekly market located on the Guildhall forecourt and offers locally produced bread, meat, groceries, and flowers. Sandwich also offers a good range of shops, restaurants, and a mainline station with a high-speed link to Ashford and London St Pancras. The local area is well served with a fine selection of state and private schools, including the renowned Sir Roger Manwood's state grammar school, a five-minute walk away and currently rated outstanding by Ofsted.Sandwich is surrounded by lovely countryside that has many good country walks and bridle paths, whilst Sandwich Bay is home to numerous nature reserves and two world class golf courses, the Royal St. George's and Princes' Golf Club.The cathedral city of Canterbury is just 14 miles to the west and is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a thriving city centre offering a wide array of high street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants. The city also offers a fine selection of sporting, leisure and recreational amenities, including the refurbished Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury has an excellent choice of educational amenities, ranging from Grammar schools to highly regarded private schools and three universities.Quote Reference: 589885