- On the market for the first time in almost 70 years +
- A substantial detached house +
- Occupies a secluded 1.5 acre plot +
- Requires refurbishment +
- Scope to create an exceptional home +
- 3 reception rooms +
- 7 bedrooms +
- Integral garage, ample parking +
- Mature gardens +
- NO ONWARD CHAIN +
DESCRIPTION
Ebbor House has been in the ownership of the same family since it was purchased circa 1958. It is a handsome double fronted property which has suffered from a period of neglect and now requires a programme of refurbishment. However, with some 3465 square feet of versatile accommodation it offers an exciting opportunity for potential purchasers to create an exceptional home tailored to suit their own tastes and requirements, is considered well worthy of the expenditure required and has been priced accordingly.
The house stands in wonderful grounds of circa 1.5 acres which have been provided with a great deal of seclusion from a lifetime of carefully planned planting with a host of mature shrubs and trees which encompass the site. Given the size of the site it is thought that there may be some potential for redevelopment (subject to all necessary consents and approvals being obtained) although previous applications have been declined, most recently seemingly on the basis of an excessive number of dwellings being proposed which would be out of keeping and harmful to the character of the vicinity.
The accommodation comprises a generous entrance hall leading to the dual aspect sitting room which is open plan to the dining room. There is a separate snug, large kitchen/breakfast room with various associated domestic offices and a cloakroom. On the first floor there are seven bedrooms, a Jack and Jill bathroom, additional bathroom, shower room and separate w.c. with some rooms enjoying views of the sea.
For room sizes please refer to the floorplan.
SITUATION
Barrack Hill is a desirable location being high enough up the hillside to benefit from lovely views over the town and of the sea, yet remaining within a short walk of the High Street, with its range of interesting shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes, together with 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose), doctors' surgeries, etc. The attractive, unspoilt seafront and picturesque Royal Military Canal are only a little further and there are a variety of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity, including 2 golf courses and the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre, cricket, squash and bowls clubs etc. Schools are also excellent with Hythe Bay C of E Primary, Saltwood C of E Primary, St Augustines Catholic Primary & Brockhill Park Performing Arts College all being accessible and there are two highly regarded Grammar Schools in Folkestone with a regular bus service providing access to both.
The area is fortunate in having particularly good communications with a main line railway station in Saltwood (Sandling - 1.7 miles) and access to the M20 (Junction 11 - 4 miles). The High-Speed Link rail service to Stratford and St Pancras is available from Folkestone West (5 miles) and Ashford International (10 miles), with journey times of 53 and 37 minutes respectively. Eurostar trains to Paris and Brussels also depart from the latter. The Channel Tunnel Terminal is around 3 miles away and the ferry port of Dover is 12 miles away. (All distances are approximate.)