6 bed detached house for sale

Farthing Common, Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent CT18

This impressive residence is located on Farthing Common where the stunning views across the Weald of Kent are renowned. The property has its origins in the 1900s with subsequent extensions and period features including chimneystacks, original flooring, panelled doors, wood panelling, picture rails and fireplaces. It is partially hidden from the lane by fabulous mature specimen trees and shrubs on a 4.4 acre plot and approached via wrought iron gates that open on to a long winding carriage driveway bordered by parkland. It leads to the house, off road parking areas, a second exit and the garage, carport, workshop and log store.

An imposing entrance with a period front door and a balustraded balcony above opens into a tiled vestibule leading to the hallway with a cloakroom, storage facilities and the original oak staircase. There is a country style kitchen, breakfast area, a utility room and an external door leading to the kitchen garden.

The dining room and sitting room have solid wood flooring and French doors with curved brick steps to the impressive conservatory and the sitting room includes a period tiled fireplace. There is also a snug, a larder and boot room. Steps lead down to a large study with wood panelling, fitted cupboards and French doors to the lower terrace and swimming pool while an adjacent games room also has French doors to the terrace and an external door to the driveway.

Upstairs there is a galleried landing with French doors to the balcony and access to the attic as well as a shower room, a contemporary family bathroom, airing cupboards and six bedrooms that all overlook the garden including the dual aspect principal suite with a walk-in dressing room, eaves storage and an ensuite bathroom.

The beautiful grounds feature magnificent trees, shrubs, lawns, an orchard and a large swimming pool surrounded by a spacious terrace. There is also a hard tennis court, a croquet lawn and a badminton court.

What the Owner says:
"I have lived in the area for many years and moved here in the early 1980s as I love the location and views as well as the tranquillity and privacy. It has been a wonderful family home, and I shall treasure all the memories it has provided but it is now time for me to downsize and give new owners the opportunity to make it their own.
Although it is in a rural environment, we are not isolated as it is only about a mile or so from the M20 for London, Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel as well as Ashford where the fast train to St Pancras takes just 36 minutes. Canterbury is less than 20 minutes' drive with its historic buildings, high street stores, individual shops, theatres, excellent eateries and three universities while the delightful Cinque port seaside town of Hythe includes Sandling station, providing easy access to trains for Victoria and Charing Cross.
Lyminge village is close by with its primary school, convenience store, post office and newsagent, library, pharmacy, pub, Chinese restaurant, hairdresser, two doctors' surgeries and a vet. There are excellent grammar schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone and first class private schools in Canterbury, Dover and Ashford as well as a variety of sports clubs in the vicinity.”

Room sizes:

• Porch
• Hallway
• Cloakroom
• Utility Room 9'2 x 7'9 (2.80m x 2.36m)
• Kitchen 14'1 x 12'0 (4.30m x 3.66m)
• Breakfast Area 12'0 x 7'11 (3.66m x 2.41m)
• Lobby 8'1 x 3'1 (2.47m x 0.94m)
• Dining Room 16'2 x 14'6 (4.93m x 4.42m)
• Conservatory 25'10 x 10'5 (7.88m x 3.18m)
• Living Room 24'1 x 14'6 (7.35m x 4.42m)
• Snug 12'1 x 11'10 (3.69m x 3.61m)
• Larder 5'1 x 4'7 (1.55m x 1.40m)
• Boot Room 8'11 x 5'6 (2.72m x 1.68m)
• Inner Hallway
• Study 17'9 x 10'6 (5.41m x 3.20m)
• Games Room 22'2 x 10'6 (6.76m x 3.20m)
• First floor
• Landing
• Balcony
• Main Bedroom 17'8 x 15'2 (5.39m x 4.63m)
• En Suite Bathroom 8'9 x 7'5 (2.67m x 2.26m)
• Walk In Wardrobe 6'6 x 5'6 (1.98m x 1.68m)

• Bedroom 3 16'7 x 9'7 (5.06m x 2.92m)
• Shower Room 6'7 x 6'3 (2.01m x 1.91m)
• Bedroom 6 13'3 x 9'7 (4.04m x 2.92m)
• Bedroom 4 14'1 x 13'2 (4.30m x 4.02m)
• Bathroom 8'1 x 7'6 (2.47m x 2.29m)
• Bedroom 5 17'1 x 8'11 (5.21m x 2.72m)
• Bedroom 2 20'7 x 12'8 (6.28m x 3.86m)
• Outbuilding
• Garage
• Double Carport
• Workshop
• Log Store
• Outside
• Rear Garden
• Swimming Pool
• Pool Room
• Shower Room
• Oil Store
• Front Garden
• Driveway
• Potting Shed
• Tennis Court

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

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Council Tax band: G

Tenure: Freehold

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