Property description

Nestled right back from the road and standing prominently within a southerly plot of half an acre is this substantial and imposing residence. Enjoyed by the family for over 20 years, this property has proved to be fantastic for entertaining and due to its size and versatility, it has also been used to run a successful business utilising the separate annexe accommodation. The main house offers superior size accommodation with rooms of palatial proportion which is evident when you are welcomed by the 20ft reception hall, two large reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen with utility cupboard and cloakroom. You will find four double bedrooms, with two offering great en-suite facilities and family bathroom. The annexe provides completely independent living accommodation with a large lounge, kitchen, shower room and two bedrooms. The annexe lends itself perfectly to those looking to work from home or for dependent family members. Externally the house enjoys a sumptuous size plot offering superb frontage with 'In-Out' driveway, double garage and two boat sheds. The 115ft rear garden is south facing, basking in sunshine all day long and benefits from a pool house with a 30ft indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. The property is offered with no forward chain.

What The Owners Say   
We have loved living here for over 20 years and the property's spacious flexible accommodation set in over half an acre has been such an asset, as it has allowed us to fulfil the changing needs of a growing family. It provides so much more than the usual 'add-on Annexe' as it is a family sized, self-contained 2 bed chalet bungalow with separate access if so required. This configuration with its own entrance was ideal and enabled us to employ staff and run a busy office, without compromising family life. It was also invaluable during the 'teenage years' and latterly it made an excellent 'Granny' Annexe. It is definitely an ideal property for anyone wishing to reside with three generations under separate roofs and buy two homes in one. The ample in-out driveway which can take up to 15 cars provides no problems with parking. Either side of the double garage with workshop there is ample under cover storage for boats, trailers etc as well as two large garden sheds at the top of the garden. The main house with its large reception hall and double doors opening into the lounge and conservatory has been a great place to entertain and has enabled many large social gatherings to take place over the years. The southerly facing garden with indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub have all contributed to make it a pleasure to relax in.We will miss living here but the time has come to down-size and let another family make the most of everything this house has to offer.

Location   
The property is situated within a desirable location on the fringes of historic Herne with its landmark windmill and Church of St. Martins dating back to 1558. The Victorian seaside town of Herne Bay is just 1.6 miles away benefiting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities. There is also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The vibrant harbour town of Whitstable is only 5.9 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 7.4 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 2.2 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 85 minutes as well as the high speed Javelin service via Canterbury West to St Pancras in approximately 57mins. Easy access to the A299 is 1 mile away providing road links to London via the M2. This property is also on bus routes serving Canterbury and Whitstable.

Entrance Lobby   5' 7 x 9' 7 (1.70m x 2.92m)
Stained wood, glazed front entrance door to enclosed lobby. Windows to side. Power points. Radiator. Phone point.

Reception Hall   9' 7 x 20' 6 (2.92m x 6.25m)
Two radiators. Phone point. Coved ceiling. Window. Under stairs storage cupboard. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor.

Downstairs WC & Cloaks Cupboard   
A walk in cloaks cupboard with plenty of hanging space. Door to cloakroom. Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit, close coupled WC within concealed cistern. Wall mounted mirror and cupboards. Chrome heated towel rail.

Sitting Room   14' 10 x 20' 7 (4.52m x 6.27m)
Feature brick fireplace housing log burning stove. Coved ceiling. Window to front overlooking front garden. Two radiators. TV point. Phone point. Patio doors to conservatory.

Conservatory   9' 3 x 17' 7 (2.82m x 5.36m)
Windows to side and rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. French doors to rear garden. Tiled floor.

Dining Room   12' 4 x 20' 0 (3.76m x 6.10m)
Coved ceiling. Power points. Radiator. TV point. Patio doors to rear garden.

Kitchen   11' 1 x 16' 8 (3.38m x 5.08m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on four walls with inset stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Water softener. Granite work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Integrated microwave. Range cooker with extractor hood above. AEG dishwasher. Heated towel rail. Windows to front overlooking front garden. Power points. Utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler (3 years old) supplying central heating. Additonal storage cupboard also housing CCTV equipment.

Galleried Landing   
Large and spacious landing. Windows to rear overlooking rear garden. Access to loft. Radiator. Power points.

Master Bedroom   14' 2 x 15' 0 (4.32m x 4.57m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points. TV point. Downlighters. Range of built in wardrobes and drawer units.

Master En Suite   
Suite in white comprising 'His & Hers' wash hand basins set into vanity units. Wall mounted mirrored cupboard. Separate two person luxury spa shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to front.

Bedroom Two   14' 1 x 16' 0 (4.29m x 4.88m)
Window to front overlooking front garden. Built in wardrobe cupboards with shelves and hanging space. Radiator. Power points. Phone point. Two TV points.

En Suite Bedroom Two   
Suite in white comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Close coupled WC. Tiled walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Wall mounted, mirrored cupboard with feature lighting. Frosted window to front. Tiled floor.

Bedroom Three   9' 11 x 12' 1 (3.02m x 3.68m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Four   10' 10 x 12' 1 (3.30m x 3.68m)
Windows to front overlooking front garden. Built in double wardrobe cupboard with shelves and hanging space. Radiator. Power points.

Family Bathroom   
Bathroom suite in white comprising panelled bath and separate shower unit over with screen to side. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Downlighters.

Rear Garden   105' 0 x 115' 0 (32.00m x 35.05m)
The rear garden is south facing and is mainly laid to lawn with patio area. Outside tap. Enclosed by fencing. Side access.

Pool House   20' 0 x 40' 0 (6.10m x 12.19m)
The pool house is of timber construction housing a 30ft x 12ft heated swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Windows to front overlooking the rear garden and decked veranda to front.

Front Garden & Drive   
Large frontage with gravelled gated 'In-Out' driveway. Fully enclosed and screened with hedging to front. Two boat sheds and trailer store. Personal door to separate Chalet Bungalow annexe accommodation.

Detached Double Garage   19' 0 x 19' 4 (5.79m x 5.89m)
Remote controlled, electrically operated up and over door. Power points and light.

Annexe Lounge   11' 1 x 19' 1 (3.38m x 5.82m)
Formerly used as an office for a number of staff running a business. Windows to front overlooking the front garden and driveway. Power points and number of phone points. Radiator.

Annexe Kitchen   10' 2 x 10' 11 (3.10m x 3.33m)
Windows to rear overlooking the rear garden. Range of matching wall and base units arranged over two walls with inset 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Electric hob with fitted electric oven below and extractor hood above. Power points. Radiator. Partially tiled walls and tiled floor. Wall mounted gas fired 'Worcester' boiler (2 years old). Stairs leading to first floor.

Annexe Shower Room   
Suite in white comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Frosted window to rear.

Annexe Landing   
Window to front overlooking front garden and driveway. Radiator. Power points. Range of low level cupboard units with work surface.

Annexe Bedroom One   9' 11 x 13' 8 (3.02m x 4.17m)
Windows to front and rear overlooking front and rear gardens. TV point. Power points. Radiator. Eaves storage.

Annexe Bedroom Two   6' 5 x 9' 6 (1.96m x 2.90m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Eaves storage. Power points. Radiator.

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 situated in the kitchen and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows   
The windows are of 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 G. The amount payable under Tax Band G for the year 2015/16 is £2,501.14.

Property Features :

• Substantial Mock Tudor Style Home
• Set Within 1/2 An Acre Plot
• Separate 2 Bedroom Annexe
• 4 Double Size Bedrooms & 2 En-Suites
• Two Large Reception Rooms & Conservatory