It was the views from the main bedroom that immediately made us feel ‘this is the home for us,’ and we have thoroughly enjoyed living here for the past six years. We thought it would be our ‘forever’ home, which is why we lavished so much on creating the garden but, as the family have now ‘flown the nest’ we feel it is time to downsize.

The location is ideal as we are not far from the seafront and Sandgate in one direction and to Hythe in the other. Sandgate is charming with its mix of independent shops, pubs, eateries and a good primary school, while Hythe is an historic Cinque Port seaside town with its individual shops, pubs and restaurants as well as three supermarkets including Waitrose and Sainsburys.

There are wonderful walks along the Military Canal that was originally built in the 18th century to help repel a possible Napoleonic invasion and it is not far from the beach. While you can cycle along to Folkestone seafront and enjoy the regenerated Harbour Arm and Creative Quarter and have family fun taking a trip on the famous New Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch railway.

For the more energetic there is a swimming pool, cricket and squash clubs as well as the tennis club. Boating aficionados can join the Hythe sailing club while Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy their game at the Sene Valley golf club designed by Henry Cotton or the Hotel Imperial that includes a golf course and a leisure centre.

There are also good local primary schools in Hythe and two excellent grammar schools in Folkestone with top class private schools available in Ashford, Canterbury and Dover. Transport links are very good with Folkestone West station not far away and it is less than an hour to London on the high speed train or about 35 minutes from Ashford International. If you fancy lunch in France, it is only about a short drive to the Channel Tunnel Terminal.