Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3DA

DESCRIPTION This pretty former Coastguard's Cottage forms part of a terrace of similarly attractive properties in a prime position backing directly onto Sandgate's long stretch of shingle beach and with direct views of the sea from each of the principal rooms.

The property has been in the hands of the same owner for many years and it is fair to say that it would now benefit from a programme of general updating and improvement. However, with light and spacious accommodation it offers the potential to create a very comfortable home in an enviable situation and is considered well worthy of the expenditure required.

The accommodation comprises and entrance hall leading to the generous sitting room with views of the sea and an archway leading to the dining room. The galley kitchen also enjoys sea views and leads to a sun room. The first floor comprises two bedrooms, one with sea views, the other with a steep staircase accessing the useful attic room. There is also a shower room. A particularly appealing aspect of the property is the paved rear courtyard garden from where direct views of the sea can be enjoyed, around the full sweep of Hythe Bay to Dungeness and to the coast of France on a clear day.

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SITUATION The property is situated towards the end of Sandgate High Street within moments of the charming and sought-after village centre with its eclectic mix of village store, antiques shops, boutiques, public houses, cafes and restaurants. The long stretches of shingle beach and sailing club can be found by hopping over the sea wall at the end of the garden or by meandering down one of the pretty alleyways from the high street and, the coastal path, also accessible from the garden, can be followed along the foot of The Leas all the way to Folkestone harbour with the recently revitalised "Harbour Arm" with champagne bar, restaurants, cafes and live music.

The Cinque Ports Town of Hythe with its wider range of amenities, including a Waitrose, is approximately 3 miles away to the west and the larger town of Folkestone is about a mile to the east. There is a variety of sporting facilities available along the coast, including rowing and sailing clubs, cricket club and 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 around 53 minutes, is available at Folkestone West Station (1 mile) 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.