4 bed detached house for sale

Carlsden Close, River CT17

Guide price: £550,000 - £575,000

Four-Bed Detached Home with Self-Contained One Bedroom Annexe & Development Potential + Loft Room

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Dover, this truly unique four-bedroom detached home offers character, flexibility, and bags of potential. Once the residence of the prison master, this home blends charm with generous living space, modern conveniences, and rare development potential—all within a stone’s throw of town amenities and transport links.

Main House – Warm, Welcoming & Full of Charm. Step through the front door into a bright entrance hall, setting the tone for the space that flows throughout. To your right, a spacious lounge awaits, with a feature double-sided log burner that adds warmth and atmosphere while linking the adjoining dining room—ideal for family gatherings or entertaining guests. From the lounge, French doors open into a large conservatory overlooking the private, wrap-around garden—a peaceful retreat to enjoy morning coffee or unwind in the evenings.

At the rear of the property sits the generous kitchen, fitted with ample cabinetry and worktop space, and conveniently positioned between the dining room and annexe for seamless flow and functionality. Upstairs, you’ll find four comfortable double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a loft room that offers even more versatility—think home office, hobby space or playroom.

The Annexe – Flexible Living with Income or Family Potential with its own private entrance, the one-bedroom annexe is perfect for extended family, independent living, or even holiday lets. It features a double bedroom, shower room, cosy lounge, and a utility room easily adapted into a full kitchen. Whether you're looking for space for elderly relatives, grown-up kids, guests, or potential rental income, this annexe delivers outstanding flexibility and independence.

Outside – Rare Extras You Won’t Want to Miss
Parking won’t ever be a problem here. Alongside a private driveway large enough for a motorhome and a spacious garage, this home also boasts a separate adjacent car park with space for 5–7 vehicles—an extremely rare find in this area. This additional plot also holds potential for development (subject to planning permission), offering future possibilities to build, extend, or enhance the property even further.

The mature wrap-around garden provides privacy, greenery, and plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply soaking up the sun.

Location Highlights:
Quiet cul-de-sac setting
Minutes from Dover town centre, shops, schools & train station
Easy access to major road links (A2/M20)

This is more than just a house—it’s a home with a story, space to grow, and the rare kind of flexibility that makes it perfect for modern family life. Whether you’re looking for room to spread out, space for relatives, or even future development options, this property truly has it all.

Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the size, character, and potential this one-of-a-kind home has to offer.

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Location Summary
Dover is a major ferry port town and faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel. It is home of the Dover Calais ferry through the Port of Dover and is famous for both its White Cliffs and Dover Castle that historically functioned as protection against invaders. Dover’s main commuting roads are the A2 and A20, connecting the town with Canterbury and London. The high speed rail service runs from Dover Priory to London St Pancras International station.

Ground Floor

Leading to

Living Room (19' 0" x 14' 8")

Conservatory (12' 2" x 9' 4")

Dining Room (14' 1" x 7' 10")

WC

Kitchen (14' 9" x 9' 7")

Utility Room

Play Room (14' 6" x 8' 1")

Bedroom (15' 9" x 7' 9")

First Floor

Leading to

Bedroom (10' 11" x 9' 6")

Bedroom/Study (9' 8" x 9' 6")

Bathroom

With a bath, hand wash basin and toilet

Bedroom (13' 9" x 9' 8")

Bedroom (10' 11" x 9' 8")