Property description
Harvey Richards & West are delighted to offer for sale this truly unique detached, four storey property located on the highly desirable Preston Parade, Whitstable. This spectacular sea front house designed and built in 2013 by the current owner has been fitted and finished to the highest of standards throughout. The contemporary design combined with an open plan living style has created the most beautiful and spacious of homes. The curved glass to the front and back of the property provides panoramic views of Whitstable beach and beyond. The entire home has been fitted with super fast wired and wireless fibre optic broadband with Ethernet ports in all room. Built to the Code of Sustainable Homes (Level 3) this property features a number of Eco-efficient benefits such as Air Source heat pumps to supply hot water and central heating, underground water harvester and super spec insulation. The basement is fitted with a Heat Recovery System to ensure a continuous supply of fresh air to the property.
Clever use of technology is present throughout the property to create an atmosphere that is both aesthetically and emotionally pleasing. Low energy LED lighting is used all through the house with feature 'curtain' lighting around the windows and doors. A 'Bang & Olufsen' bespoke designed sound integration software has been installed which runs on ipads. Inbuilt 'Sonance' ceiling speakers are present in all rooms which can be distributed and controlled in 'zones' providing total flexibility. There is fully integrated AV using CAT 5, CAT 6 AND CAT 7 to supply music and high definition video streaming throughout the property. Temperature and heating is controlled by electronic thermostats and a 'Lutron' lighting/dimming system controls the lighting.
The ground floor of this elegant home comprises of an open plan kitchen, dining area and family room as well as a downstairs W/C and access to the garage. The kitchen has been fitted with high gloss kitchen units and a white corian top. Top of the range 'Siemens' appliances have been used throughout with three self cleaning ovens and a plate warmer, six ring induction hob and 'De Dietrich' downdraft extractor, two integrated fridge freezers and a dishwasher. To the front of the kitchen there is a breakfast area, the curved 'Schuco' sliding doors open out on to a front deck which provides stunning sea views for you to sit and enjoy. To the rear of the kitchen you have the family room, this very large room comprises of both a seating/living area and the dining area, as well as having full height floor to ceiling doors leading out on to the decking in the garden. Large porcelain floor tiles have been laid throughout the ground floor as well as under floor heating which is present through the entire home. A CCTV remote monitoring system is in place and can be controlled via an ipad as well as a monitored alarm system controlled by a remote key fob.
A custom made solid walnut staircase with its glass balustrades lead up on to the first floor. Three bedrooms are found on this floor with the largest having its own en-suite shower room, as well as there being a family bathroom also on this level. The bathroom has a large egg shaped bath with floor to ceiling tiles. To the front of the first floor is the main living room. Created with sea views in mind this breathtaking room has been designed with curved sliding glass doors which open to give access to the full width balcony to allow enjoyment of the totally uninterrupted sea views and amazing sunsets.
Another flight of stairs leads to the second floor; here you find the master bedroom complete with its own en-suite, dressing room and private balcony. This beautifully proportioned bedroom measuring 16'10 x 13'8 has engineered walnut flooring and full width tri folding doors make this room incredibly light and airy.
The property's basement comprises of a utility room which has a fitted laundry chute that is served from the main bathroom, a fully equipped gym, movie room with 60'' Smart HD plasma and state of the art surround system. The control room acts as the "nerve centre" of the property housing the Creston Processors, CISCO switcher, router, Apple TV, Sky Box etc.
The beautiful landscaped and mature garden has been designed by Alexander Armstrong. With its south facing aspect, this private garden benefits from sunshine all day long. A self watering integrated system has been fitted as well as low energy LED wall lighting, path lighting and featured coloured planter lighting. The drive way to the front of the property is made of resin bonded granite and provides ample off street parking as well as an integral garage with room for one further car. The garage and the front door are manufactured & supplied by 'Silverlox' with a construction of reinforced oak and steel.
Location
The vibrant seaside town of Whitstable is situated on the attractive North Kent coast, less than 6 miles from the historical city of Canterbury and approximately 60 miles from central London with regular and frequent trains depart from the main line train station to London St Pancras (1hr 11mins) and London Victoria (1hr 30mins). With Whitstable's colourful streets, working harbour, beautiful beaches and abundance of independently run boutiques, restaurants, cafes and pubs this town has a lot to offer both residents and holiday makes alike. With the local Play House Theatre, the Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre and Whitstable Castle you will never be short of something to do. The Whitstable Oyster Festival and Whitstable Regatta also make a great day out.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band G
Note: This property has a 10 year LABC warranty.
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