For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in The Paddocks, Collands Close, Monkton, Ramsgate, Kent Ct12 4jz£1,200,000

What the Owners Say: We moved here four years ago and have loved living here. It is very quiet and peaceful and, once the main gate is closed, we are in our own private little world. We have thoroughly enjoyed updating the property to become a truly delightful contemporary family residence but feel it is time to downsize and hope new owners will take great pleasure in everything this property has to offer. We have also been very careful to ensure that the house is secure, particularly if and when it is unattended, so that if someone is looking for the ultimate in a country holiday home and weekend retreat this could be the answer. Monkton is a delightful village with its old church, a good primary school within walking distance as well as the White Stag lodge with the Olive Tree restaurant. We are not far from the Monkton Nature Reserve, which is a 16 acre wildlife oasis providing a home for endangered flora and fauna in a reclaimed former chalk quarry and is an ideal spot to take the children as it has a wide variety of activities available. Nearby Minster is a historic place with its Abbey and Church that was originally founded in 670AD and gives the village a wonderful, historic atmosphere. As well as a mainline station Minster has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. There are also hair and beauty salons as well an excellent veterinary practice, a dog groomer, pharmacy and doctor's surgery. There is a great community spirit in the village that includes an amateur dramatic society, bowls group, Morris dancers and regular events in the village hall as well as a large recreation ground that hosts the annual Minster Show. It is only about a minute’s drive to the Thanet Way for access to London and Canterbury and the Sandwich Road for Dover and Folkestone are nearby, while the high speed train from Thanet Parkway will get you to Central London in 69 minutes, Minster station is nearer but train times are slightly longer. It is only 10 minutes to the Westwood Cross shopping centre for a little retail therapy and entertainment with the Vue cinema complex, casino and restaurants while for golfing enthusiasts there is the St Augustine's Golf Club, Stonelees and the Manston Golf Centre as well as the renowned Championship courses at Sandwich. The Thanet seaside towns are within easy reach for a day on the beach and all these towns offer a range of delightful restaurants, bars and independent shops and excellent secondary schools are available in Broadstairs and Ramsgate including grammar and private schools.