Sale/Rent: Residential Sales
Price: £ 1,000,000.00
Bedrooms: 5
Status: Under Offer
Property Type: House

“Greenways”.Hawksdown.Walmer CT14 7PH

 

“Greenways” is a unique and magnificent house on the much sought after and prestigious private Hawksdown estate in Upper Walmer. Designed in a Mediterranean style, large windows to the ceiling flood the house with natural light and the very low window sills allow an uninterrupted view of the gardens. “Greenways” stands centrally in about an acre of wonderfully landscaped gardens designed and laid out by Sir Percy Cane (1881-1976),who was of one of the countries leading horticulturists and designers.

 

Built in the 1930’s by local builders Dennes the house consists briefly of 4 reception rooms, 5/6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room and two cloakrooms.

 

Deal is just 2 miles away and is a lovely unspoilt English seaside town with a good selection of High Street shops, bars, restaurants and cafes along with a wonderful conservation area. It also boasts an award winning pier with a recently constructed contemporary café at the head which has also recently received a national architecture award. Dover and Canterbury are nearby and offer comprehensive shopping and numerous tourist attractions.

 

The estate is within walking distance of a good range of local shops including a newsagents, post office, bakers, butchers, supermarket and a chemist. Just a few hundred meters further on is a main line station with routes to Canterbury and London with the high speed link regularly accessible by the end of 2009.

 

Greenways is accessed along a York stone path from the driveway into a wide colonnaded entrance porch which leads to the front door opening to;-

 

Morning Room;-

 

18’4 x 11’9 (5.6m x 3.6m)

 

The immediate effect of the natural light is noted as soon as you enter the room which is enhanced by the light coloured Canadian pine floor boards. Feature fireplace with marble hearth and decorative surround (gas connected) with shelved display alcoves with shelled hoods on either side. Twin aspect windows to the South overlooking front gardens. Two large wall attached mirrors. Two double radiators. Telephone point. Arched doorways to kitchen and hallway. Double doors either side to;-

 

Drawing Room;-

 

17’11 x 13’11 (5.5m x 4.2m)

 

Feature fireplace with marble hearth and inset with decorative tiled surround(gas connected) flanked by fitted bookshelves into chimney recess. Four windows to South and West. Two low level double radiators. Television point.

 

 

Dining Room;-

 

17’11 x 14’1 (5.5m x 4.3m)

 

Open fireplace with marble hearth and inset with decorative surround with built in cupboards either side in recess. Four windows to South and East. Two low level double radiators.

 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room;-

 

23’4 x 18’8 (7.1m x 3.2m)

 

Accessed from Morning Room and hallway. Comprehensive range of wall and floor units. Four ring gas hob with integrated oven under.Single stainless sink/drainer in floor unit under window. Three North facing windows. Ceramic tiled floor. Built in larder. Cupboard housing hot water tank and boiler. Low level breakfast bar overlooking gardens. Door to;-

 

Cloakroom;-

 

8’2 x 5’1 (2.5m x 1.6m)

 

Low level wc and wall affixed hand wash basin. Window to rear.

 

Rear Entrance Porch;-

 

8’2 x 4’11 (2.5m x 1.5m)

 

Door to gardens and window to side.

 

Inner Hallway;-

 

French doors leading to west side of gardens. Radiator. Window to East. Wide stairs to first floor. Storage cupboard.Doors to;-

 

Cloakroom;-

 

Low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin. Coloured suite with partly tiled walls. Window to side.

 

Sitting Room;-

 

21’4 x 17’10 (6.5m x 5.4m)(maximum)

 

This “L” shaped room is part of an extension added on about 12 years ago by the current owners. It has five windows in total, three to the West and two to the East all of course overlooking the gardens. Three double radiators. Fitted book shelves with cupboards under cover one wall.

 

First floor;-

 

The wide staircase leads to an equally spacious upstairs hallway with doors to all rooms. Double ceiling hatch leading to partly boarded loft space. Window to East.

 

Bedroom One;-

 

18’ x 14’2 (5.5m x 4.3m)

 

Three windows in room, two to East and one to South. Double fitted cupboards. Two double radiators. Door to;

 

Bathroom One;-

 

10’7 x 10’2 (3.2m x 3.1m)

 

Fitted white suite consisting of panelled bath with shower fitment attachment. Low level wc with discrete cistern and hand wash basin fitted into wall affixed vanity unit with  high gloss finish cupboards. Large illuminated mirror with glass shelves. Partly tiled with decorative border. Radiator.Windows to West and North.

 

Bedroom Two;-

 

18’4 x 13’ (5.6m x 4m)

 

Two South facing windows with central door leading on to outside balcony. Feature fireplace with marble hearth and inset with decorative timber surround. Ceiling rose and coved ceilings.

 

Bedroom Three;-

 

16’3 x 13’11 (5m x 4.2m)

 

Three windows in room, two to West and one to South. Double built in cupboard. Double radiator.

 

Bathroom Two;-

 

9’6 x 6’9 (2.9m x 2.1m)

 

Coloured suite consisting of panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin Electric shower over bath. Partly tiled walls. Window to North.

 

Bedroom Four;-

 

17’ x 12’1 (5.2m x 3.7m)

 

Three double built in wardrobe units with blanket cupboards over. Two windows to West and two windows to East. Two low level double radiators. Low voltage ceiling lights.

 

Bathroom Three;-

 

10’ x 6’5 (3m x 2m)

 

Light coloured suite consisting of panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin. Electric shower over bath with glass screen. Partly tiled walls. Window to West.

 

Bedroom Five;-

 

10’10 x 10’ (3.3m x 3m)

 

Built in cupboard. Period style coloured pedestal wash basin. Double radiator. Two windows to West.

 

Bedroom Six / Study;-

 

9’9 x 6’9 (3m x 2.1m)

 

Two windows to North. Telephone point.

 

NB. Throughout the house all windows are of the sash design and are fitted with secondary glazed units. Additionally most rooms have coved and flat plastered ceilings.

 

Outside;-

 

Double Garage;-

 

20’10 x 18’10 ( 6.4m x 5.7m)

 

Two up and over garage doors. Power and lighting. Hatch to loft space which could be converted to additional living space. Two outside floodlights illuminate the parking and garage area.

 

 

 

 

The Gardens;-

 

Over the years much has been photographed and written about these outstanding gardens. Originally laid out by Sir Percy Cane and so pleased was he with the design he them on the cover and inside his book “The Creative Art of Garden Design” as well as featuring on the 1969 “Country Life” calendar.

 

To the West of the house lies the featured area consisting of a wealth of York stone paving and steps surrounding a rectangular sunken garden. Stone benches at either end of the water garden highlight the shape and the symmetrical proportions of the design. Box hedges have been planted with a pea stone base and finished off with contemporary style sculptures.

 

The surrounding lawns and plant beds area a myriad of mixed shrubs and plants along with some large a mature trees including chestnut, beech, magnolia, flowering cherry and  eucalyptus along the perimeter of the garden which adds to seclusion of the property.

 

A small orchard area with apple, pear and plum trees is situated in the North East corner. A large 20’ x 10’ shed has been recently fitted in this corner which also leads directly to the secluded composting area.

 

A long pea shingle driveway dissects the gardens and leads up to the parking area for several vehicles and onwards to the garage. 

 

Council Tax Band: G