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Common Lane, Dover, CT17
Distinctive Homes
4 Oak Trees Business Park Orbital Park Ashford TN24 0SY
01233 501601
peter@distinctivehomes.uk
www.distinctivehomes.uk
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Set within the desirable village of River just outside Dover, sits this immaculate and unique family home. As you approach the property through the private gate, a sweeping drive takes you across the front of the house where you won’t fail to be impressed by its size and grandeur. Pretty gardens full of established trees provide a great sense of privacy. 

Upon entering the spacious hall, which is the perfect open space for welcoming guests, you will see why this house is so unique. High Grace house has a very modern ambience due to its elegant décor, open spaces and many windows, flooding the property with light. 

Beautiful luxurious tiles flow throughout the entire downstairs, linking the hall to the large kitchen diner and sitting room. There is a WC off the hall and a painted wooden staircase to the first floor. 

The sitting room is a tranquil space enjoying fantastic views to the front over River and the north downs, to the side, Dover castle in the distance, and to the back, the delightful garden. With so many windows it’s a great room flooded with light all year round and provides a cosy hub with the log burner on cold winter nights. 

When entering the kitchen from the hall you’ll be impressed by the size and just how much light is pouring in through the patio doors and double aspect windows. There’s plenty of room to add an island if you wished to make more use of the space as well as a large area for dining. Patio doors lead to the garden which is the perfect place for entertaining in warm weather and is a real sun trap. 

On the first floor you’ll notice the unusual landing. A smaller space opens into a large ‘gallery’ landing with windows on both sides with amazing views to the front and the garden to the back. This space is really versatile, it could easily be used as a home office, dressing room, nursery, or could be made into a fifth bedroom as per its original use. It leads to the main bedroom, which is a great size, again flooded with light and has a good sized modern ensuite bathroom. 

Three further double bedrooms and the family bathroom are also off the landing and all enjoy fantastic views and plenty of light. 

To the outside, the pretty gardens wrap around the house, they’re relatively low maintenance and all trees and shrubs are well established, providing plenty of privacy. Two summer houses provide additional space to entertain perhaps or to use as little spaces of calm to settle with a book and enjoy the views that they’ve purposely been positioned to enjoy. 

There are private gates both ends of the driveway which also allow access to the property next door but are owned by High Grace House. This adds further to the feeling of security and privacy. 

The entire house is immaculate throughout and really is a blank canvas so it’s perfect for a new owner to move straight in and put their stamp on it to really make it their own.  

This property really is one of a kind and can be best appreciated in person so booking a viewing at your earliest convenience is highly recommended. 

Key Features
Property Type
Detached
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 Bathrooms
Outside Space
Large Gardens
Parking
Garage and Parking
Year Built
1930-1949
Key Details
Floor Area
1,872 ft2
174 m2
Plot Size
Council Tax
Band F
£3,255
Flood Risk
Rivers & Seas
Very Low
Flood Risk
Surface Water
Very Low
Unlike flooding from rivers, surface water flooding can happen many miles from a river, often in places that people wouldn’t expect because it’s a long way from a river or stream – it happens simply because there is nowhere else for the rainwater to go. Risk ratings are measured as:
High Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 30 (3.3%) in any one year.
Medium Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 100 (1.0%) in any one year.
Low Risk - an area which has a chance of flooding of greater than 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any one year.
Very Low Risk - an area in which the risk is below 1 in 1000 (0.1%) in any one year
Conservation Area
No
Land Registry
Tenure
Title Number
-
Mobile, Broadband & TV
Estimated Broadband Speeds
Standard - 13 mbps
Superfast - 73 mbps
Mobile Signal (based on calls indoors)
EE
O2
3 (Three)
Vodafone
Cable/Satellite TV Availability
BT:
Sky:
Virgin:
Street View
Satellite Image
The EPC report provides performance data to help you understand the property’s energy efficiency, and can also provide useful additional data regarding power outlets, glazing, hotwater and heating throughout the property.
EPC

Energy rating

E

Common Lane, River, CT17

Valid until 01.05.2027

Your energy rating is E(54) and your potential is C(71) A B C D E F G 92+ 81-91 69-80 55-68 39-54 21-38 1-20 Score Energy rating Current Potential 54 | E 71 | C
Additional EPC Data
Property Type: House Build Form: Detached
Transaction Type: Marketed sale Energy Tariff: Single
Main Fuel: Mains gas (not community) Main Gas: Yes
Flat Top Storey: No Top Storey: 0
Glazing Type: Double glazing installed during or after 2002 Previous Extension: 1
Open Fireplace: 0 Ventilation: Natural
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) Walls Energy: Poor
Roof: Pitched, no insulation (assumed) Roof Energy: Very Poor
Main Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas Main Heating Controls: Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs
Hot Water System: From main system Hot Water Energy Efficiency: Good
Lighting: No low energy lighting Floors: Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Total Floor Area: 174 m2
Average price changes for CT17
Detached
+ 99.32%
Semi-Detached
+ 94.33%
Terraced
+ 86.13%
Flat
+ 64.48%
Address
Property Type
Dates Sold
Sold Prices
Derwent, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
29/06/2021
01/10/2007
£450,000
£400,000
Quelque Chose, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
other
01/12/2020
18/12/2018
£500,000
£300,000
Rivington, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
19/12/2019
31/07/2015
£251,000
£200,000
Aloha, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
11/03/2019
£400,000
High Grace House, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
29/04/2013
£330,000
Address
Property Type
Dates Sold
Sold Prices
Bramcote, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
22/03/2013
£220,000
St Edmunds, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
14/03/2013
12/12/2003
20/12/2001
23/12/1996
£330,000
£287,000
£200,000
£120,000
Castle View, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
26/04/2007
05/12/1997
£249,000
£89,000
Makalla, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
28/05/2004
£210,000
The Roundways, Common Lane, Dover, CT17 0PN
Detached
19/01/1996
£93,000
Education Level
Nursery
Primary
Secondary / College
Primary / Secondary
Pin Colour Key (Based on inspection body ratings)
Highest
Lowest
Not Rated
Independent
Bus Stops/Stations
Pin Name Distance
Minnis Lane 0.09 miles
Minnis Lane 0.14 miles
Minnis Lane 0.15 miles
Common Lane 0.14 miles
Common Lane 0.15 miles
Local Connections
Pin Name Distance
Shepherdswell Station (East Kent Railway) 3.79 miles
Ferry Terminals
Pin Name Distance
Dover Western Docks Ferry Terminal 2.5 miles
National Rail Stations
Pin Name Distance
Kearsney Rail Station 0.51 miles
Dover Priory Rail Station 1.78 miles
Shepherds Well Rail Station 3.73 miles
Trunk Roads/Motorways
Pin Name Distance
M20 J13 6.05 miles
M20 J12 7.08 miles
M20 J11A 8.26 miles
M20 J11 10.22 miles
M20 J10A 15.34 miles
Airports/Helipads
Pin Name Distance
Kent International Airport 14.59 miles
Lydd London Ashford Airport 19.65 miles
London Southend Airport 38.46 miles
Biggin Hill Airport 55.31 miles
About Distinctive Homes
As a client with a home that is at the top end of the property market, you both deserve the best marketing that money can buy. We value this and appreciate that your property is one of a kind, it is a distinctive home. While we understand we are not the only estate agent to offer our services to the higher end of the market, we are the only agent in Kent to offer distinctive marketing. If you are selling your much-loved home, you should demand someone who can find you the best buyer through presenting your home across all available channels and platforms. With the use of cinematic videos, 3D virtual tours, bespoke property brochures (including floor plan), property portals, social media and email marketing, the potential buyers are able to fall in love with your property just like you did. Your homes flare will be fluent throughout our marketing and cinematic videos, signifying why it is more than just bricks and mortar.
Peter Wilson
"Our aim is to listen to your needs, it’s really that simple."

With a deep understanding of the Kentish property market, mixed with over 130 years combined experience across the team, we know how to help you and will always ensure we are on hand to guide you along the property path. Our in-house Digital Media Marketing Guru, will make sure your home stands out over and above all of the competition. We are Kent's first high end agent to be using these tools which are made for distinctive homes, like yours.

Having worked in Estate agency in both London and Kent for over 30 years, I have developed an extensive knowledge of the property market and have a determination to deliver an unrivalled personal service by forging a close working relationship with all my clients, enabling them to achieve the best possible for their desirable home. The most important part of any home purchase is the customer journey. This starts when they take the first steps looking at properties online, right through to the day of completion when I hand over keys to their new home.
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Testimonial 2
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