Saltwood, Kent

Just over a mile from the village of Saltwood near Hythe is this 4 acre site with planning permission to renovate an old water pumping station and link to a new contemporary structure to form a truly bespoke home.

The approved design from award winning architects, Hollaway Studio, will deliver an extremely generous, unique family home across 3 levels.

This bold scheme blends past and present in a seamless fusion of materials and design. The retained red-brick pump house will be sensitively reimagined and connected by a glazed walkway to a new Corten steel-clad structure.

The preliminary room layout delivers 4 en-suite bedrooms, a large kitchen/dining/family space, snug, lounge, library, office, boot room plus a gym with a separate bathroom. This could be reconfigured to incorporate a separate annexe or further bedrooms as required. The principle rooms will all benefit from direct, west facing views across the site and the countryside beyond.

Full planning details, reference 24/1619/FH, can be found here on the Folkestone & Hythe District Council website. For PDF copies of the approved elevations or floor plans please contact us.

Surrounded by open fields, this unique site offers high levels of privacy and the opportunity to create a truly bespoke home.

The new dwelling will be a landmark in sustainable, design-led living.  It has been designed to sit naturally in the landscape whilst making a bold architectural statement.

Saltwood is known for its leafy lanes, characterful homes and warm community spirit. Despite its serene seclusion, the site enjoys the best of both worlds, with the coastal charm of Hythe nearby and London just over an hour away by train.

The town of Hythe is a 5-mile drive from Blue House Lane and is home to cobbled high streets, independent shops and a stunning seafront promenade, which stretches for miles.The historic Cinque Port also features a biennial Venetian Fete, dating back to 1892 featuring decorated boats and live music along the Military Canal.

At the heart of Saltwood village stands the Castle, although not open to the public, it is a striking fortress, once owned by Thomas Becket’s murderers and more recently home to Politician Lord Kenneth Clark.

The Castle Hotel, a family run traditional pub is the only pub in Saltwood.  For food lovers, The Hide and Fox, in Saltwood village, is a Michelin starred gem.  The Waterfront Restaurant, with its panoramic views and The Nutmeg Café, a cosy independent café, both in Hythe are also great options.

Hythe Farmers Market is another popular haunt with locals and Hythe boasts a great selection of pubs, The Kings Head, dating back to 1583, The White Hart and The Potting Shed, to name a few.

There are good Primary and Secondary Schools in the vicinity, with Saltwood Primary the highly rated village school and St Augustine’s Catholic Primary in Hythe.

Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, Folkestone School for Girls, Harvey Grammar for Boys and Ashford and Kent College all offer day and boarding options and are within easy reach.

Saltwood has excellent transport links to the Eurotunnel terminal, located just 2.5 miles away, making it very simple to catch the train to Calais.

Ashford International and London St Pancras are also all achievable within the hour.

In the proposed design, the lower ground floor delivers a double garage and gym, together with changing room/WC and a sunken courtyard to screen cars from public view.   The generous kitchen and dining room space includes a wrap around balcony and steps leading to the rear garden and meadow.  A spiral staircase leads up to the first floor with 4 large, en suite bedrooms.

The pump house could be reconfigured to incorporate a separate annexe or further bedrooms as required.

The Land Agency can introduce prospective buyers to the project architects, planning consultants plus local contractors to quote on any required works.  Most of our self-build buyers choose to work with a main contractor on a fixed-price build contract, with monthly payments in arrears and all works are overseen by a qualified chartered surveyor.

Computer-generated images (CGIs) and floor plans on this website are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately reflect materials, landscaping, street furniture or other aspects. All measurements are approximate and no liability is accepted for errors. The Land Agency has not conducted detailed surveys or tested services, appliances or fittings.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, all information is subject to change without notice and does not form part of a contract of sale. Plans are for identification only and buyers should verify boundary locations before making an offer.

Plot size figures are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as factual representations. Buyers must confirm the area through inspection.