Property description
This attractive and quintessential Edwardian property is situated just footsteps away from 'The Downs' with its stunning coastline and endless beachside walks. With sea views enjoyed from some of the rooms, this remarkable home boasts some beautiful period features such as decorative balconies with sea views, turreted windows and additional feature stained glass windows; this property just oozes elegance. A spacious and grand entrance hall with solid wood floors warmly greets you and leads onto two large reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sun lounge and downstairs WC. Four good size bedrooms are found on the first floor with a large family bathroom and balconies to front and rear. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and faces west, enjoying the sunshine throughout the day. The added benefit of a garage and driveway is found to the rear and is accessed via Beacon Walk. Call the sole agents KENT ESTATE AGENCIES on 01227 367441 to arrange a viewing.
Location Endless cliff top walks are enjoyed just yards away with popular cycle paths leading as far as Birchington and Whitstable.Herne Bay town centre is just around the corner where you will find a good range shopping, restaurants and leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The vibrant harbour town of Whitstable is only 6 miles distant which enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The Cathedral city of Canterbury is 9 miles away with its theatre and cultural amenities, as well as benefiting from excellent public and state schools. The City also boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops.Excellent transport links are nearby with Herne Bay mainline train station being 1.5 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 85 minutes as well as the high speed Javelin service to St Pancras from Canterbury West in approximately 56 mins. Easy access to the A299 is 1 mile away providing road links to London via the M2.
Enclosed Porch Leaded light glazed painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch. Frosted leaded light windows to front and side. Outside light.
Entrance Hall 8' 5 x 11' 10 (2.57m x 3.61m)The garden faces west and is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Brick built shed. Area of decking and decorative pond. Enclosed with fencing. Pedestrian access to garage.
Cloakroom Suite comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit and low level WC. Local splash back tiling. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Obscure glass leaded light window to side.
Lounge 14' 2 x 14' 8 (4.32m x 4.47m)Feature corner Bay window to front,with window seating. Half moon stained glass window to front and additional stained glass window to side. Feature fireplace with mantlepiece and cast iron insert housing open fire. Decorative coving. Radiator. TV point. Phone point. Power points.
Dining Room 12' 4 x 14' 11 (3.76m x 4.55m)Bay window to rear corner with window seating. Feature fireplace with wood mantel and mantel piece. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Power points. Two radiators. Door to Sun Lounge.
Sun Lounge 10' 4 x 10' 9 (3.15m x 3.28m)Windows to side and rear overlooking Rear Garden. Radiator. Power point. The Sun Lounge is of dwarf brick walls with timber frame. Door to Rear Garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 11' 10 x 12' 5 (3.61m x 3.78m)The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on two walls with inset butler style ceramic sink. Hard wood work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Feature fireplace with space for range style cooker. Gas point. Wall mounted potterton gas boiler providing central heating and hot water. Walk-in pantry. Obscure glass serving hatch to Dining Room. Window to side and square bay rear window overlooking Rear Garden. Power points. Door to Utility Room.
Utility Room 4' 6 x 8' 8 (1.37m x 2.64m)Power points. Leaded light obscure window to side. Plumbing for washing machine. Ample space for further appliances. Door to Rear Garden.
Half Landing Feature chapel style stained glass window to side.
Landing Access to insulated and partly boarded loft via fixed ladder. Radiator. Power point. Double doors to linen cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom One 14' 6 x 15' 11 (4.42m x 4.85m)Bay window to front corner with partial sea views. Radiator. Power points. Range of built in wardrobes. Decorative coving.
Bedroom Two 12' 5 x 14' 11 (3.78m x 4.55m)Corner bay window to rear with partial sea views. Power point. Feature fireplace. Door to rear balcony.
Bedroom Three 7' 7 x 11' 0 (2.31m x 3.35m)Window to rear. Leaded light window to side. Radiator. Door to balcony with partial sea views. Storage cupboard. Power points.
Bedroom Four 8' 6 x 11' 9 (2.59m x 3.58m)Windows to front and side with side sea views. Leaded light glazed door to balcony with side sea views. Radiator. Power points.
Bathroom 7' 3 x 8' 1 (2.21m x 2.46m)Bathroom suite in white comprising panelled corner bath, close couple WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Separate fully tiled shower cubicle . Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Leaded light windows to side.
Front Garden 36' 0 x 12' 0 (10.97m x 3.66m)Border wall to front. The front garden is paved with mature planting. Pedestrian access to rear garden.
Rear Garden 36' 0 x 33' 0 (10.97m x 10.06m)The garden faces west and is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Brick built shed. Area of decking and decorative pond Enclosed with fencing. Pedestrian access to garage.
Garage There is a garage situated to the rear of the property which is approached via Beacon Walk. Additional parking space to front of garage.
Main Services The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.
Heating Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed units.
Tenure The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Council Tax We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band E. The amount payable under Tax Band E for the year 2014/15 is £1,794.11.
Agent NotesKent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any plans or mapping and all measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents, all are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure.
Property Features :
- Attractive Detached Edwardian Home
- Just Yards Away From The Downs
- Four Good Size Bedrooms
- Two Large Reception Rooms
- Sea Views From Some Rooms
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