Ewell Minnis, Dover, Kent

This stunning contemporary residence was originally a Wesleyan Mission Hall built in 1869 but has been extended and completely redesigned with underfloor heating throughout, as a unique property. It is located in the charming hamlet of Ewell Minnis, in the Kent Downs AONB. Solid automatic gates open onto a spacious driveway, bordered by a lawn with a lily pond, that leads to the double garage with remote control doors and the contemporary front door.

A wide corridor has access to a double bedroom with a high vaulted ceiling and an original stained glass window. The impressive family living space includes large seating and dining areas, two sets of wide patio doors to the fabulous rear terrace, lantern skylights, automatic blinds, air conditioning and a cross beam. The German kitchen includes units housing upmarket appliances and a walk-in larder with loft access. Sliding doors open into the well-equipped cinema/lounge with automatic blackout blinds on the triple aspect windows.

There is a luxury family bathroom and four further double bedrooms including one used as a dressing room and another as a study with loft access. There is a large double with patio doors to the terrace and a mezzanine floor above the ensuite shower room and the stunning, dual aspect main bedroom. This has a high vaulted ceiling with a trapezoid window, air conditioning, automatic blinds, an oval bath, a dressing room and an ensuite shower.

The porcelain terrace includes gable lighting and electric sockets. It is bordered by a vast lawn surrounded by impressive trees and shrubs with rainwater soak aways and water taps at various external locations. The terrace leads round to the fabulous swimming pool which is heated by an air source pump while the hot water is heated by solar panels.

An external entertainment area includes a porcelain terrace and a stainless steel outdoor kitchen with porcelain work tops and full power and a superb insulated and heated cabin with two sets of patio doors to the terrace, a well-equipped bar and a seating area with a log burner. There is also a gym/office, tractor mower shed and a summerhouse.

What the Owner says:

We bought this property five years ago and have completely redesigned and extended it to create a technically advanced family and entertainment home. It has hard wired WiFi everywhere, numerous CCTV cameras, alarm systems, underfloor heating and intelligent lighting throughout the house, terrace and entertainment areas as well as air conditioning in the principal bedroom, family living space and cinema with additional wiring in two of the other bedrooms. All the systems are controlled by an app on your mobile device.
It is very private and secluded with delightful places to go for walks in the countryside. The location is extremely convenient as it is only a short drive to Folkestone with its high street stores, shops and restaurants as well as two stations with the fast train to London and it is easy to get to the Channel Tunnel. There are nearby golf and sailing clubs and good primary schools in Temple Ewell and River and grammar schools in Folkestone and Dover as well as private schools in Dover, Canterbury and Ashford.