Property description
A magnificent Regency period, marine residence of sheer elegance and beauty dating circa 1830, steeped in history & character in abundance. With over 3626 square feet of accommodation and forming part of a premier seafront terrace with spectacular sea views; it is a rarity for a house of this stature to come to market and you will find it very hard to find another property quite like it. The property has undergone dramatic but yet sympathetic refurbishment to a very high standard retaining all period features and presented in impeccable fashion. Arranged over five floors, the property offers superior size accommodation with all bedrooms of elegant proportions. The main house offers five bedrooms, three reception rooms, study, two bathrooms and two separate lavatories. The grand sitting room overlooks the waterfront with its floor to ceiling windows opening to a full width wrought iron balcony. The impressive and rustic style kitchen opens with double doors onto a large dining room of which also provides wonderful sea views. There is the added benefit of a large self contained basement flat offering a double size bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. This provides completely independent accommodation which may suit a family member or may even prove to be useful as a holiday let. Eternally the property boasts a south facing, contemporary landscaped garden; ideal for alfresco living and summer entertaining.Herne Bay is a desirable coastal town with a variety of attractive period architecture and includes local restaurants, shopping facilities and weekly market. The town also boasts a sailing club, golf club, tennis club, angling club and a new sport complex is also planned for the near future. This particular property is also within catchment area for grammar schools in Canterbury.
Non Approved Porch Double wood front entrance doors to enclosed lobby. Radiator.
Entrance Hall Partially glazed wood front entrance door to entrance hall. Two radiators. Feature period corbels and period cornice ceiling. Under stairs utility/storage cupboard housing washing machine and tumble dryer. Door to rear garden.
Dining Room 15' 11 x 13' 0 (4.85m x 3.96m)Feature marble fireplace housing log burner. Window to front overlooking sea views. Two radiators. Original double wood doors leading to the kitchen.
Kitchen 14' 10 x 11' 10 (4.52m x 3.61m)The kitchen is planned with solid wood free standing units arranged on two walls with center Island preparation unit. Butchers block unit with wine rack under. Partially tiled walls. Gas cooker points with space for range cooker and fitted extractor hood above. Butler sink. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Window to rear overlooking courtyard. Power points. Radiator.
Cloakroom Suite in white comprising wash hand basin. Low level WC. Partially tiled walls. Tiled floor.
Study 11' 1 x 7' 11 (3.38m x 2.41m)Double glazed window to rear overlooking rear garden. Built in storage and work surfaces. Powerpoints. Phone point.
Half Landing Bedroom Five 10' 7 x 8' 3 (3.23m x 2.51m)Window to rear overlooking courtyard. Radiator. Power points. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Cornice ceiling.
First Floor Landing Parquet flooring.
Sitting Room 17' 9 x 15' 11 (5.41m x 4.85m)Feature marble fireplace housing log burner. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Three floor to ceiling sash windows to front overlooking sea views. Three radiators. TV point. Power points. Parquet flooring. Original double wooden doors leading to second reception room.
Drawing Room 15' 1 x 14' 10 (4.60m x 4.52m)Double glazed window to rear. Ceiling rose. Wall to wall cupboards. Power points. Phone point.
Half Landing Separate WC Window to rear. Free standing counter top wash hand bowl basin. High level WC. Wooden floor. Radiator.
Second Floor Landing Window to rear. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Parquet flooring. Storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom 18' 5 x 11' 3 (5.61m x 3.43m)Two windows to front overlooking sea views. Radiator. Power points. Wooden floor.
Bedroom Two 15' 11 x 11' 8 (4.85m x 3.56m)Window to rear. Ceiling rose. Two built in wardrobe cupboards. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Radiator. Power points. Wooden floor.
Family Bathroom 11' 1 x 8' 6 (3.38m x 2.59m)Bathroom suite in white comprising free standing claw foot bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Window to front overlooking sea views. Wooden floor. Feature fireplace. Sea views.
Third Floor Landing Access to loft. Radiator. Power point.
Bedroom Three 17' 5 x 10' 2 (5.31m x 3.10m)Window to rear. Built in cupboard with shelves and hanging space. Radiator. Power points. Spot lights. Access to loft. Parquet flooring.
Bedroom Four 16' 8 x 11' 5 (5.08m x 3.48m)Window to front overlooking sea views. Built in wardrobe cupboard with shelves and hanging space. Radiator. Power point. Spot lights. Parquet flooring.
Dressing Room 11' 2 x 6' 4 (3.40m x 1.93m)Built in wardrobe and shelving and hanging space. Phone point. Power point. Radiator. Window to front overlooking sea views. Spotlights.
Third Floor Bathroom Window to rear. Bathroom suite in white. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Free standing claw foot bath with shower attachment. Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Spotlights.
Basement Flat Porch Wood front entrance door to enclosed porch. Power points. Outside light.
Entrance Hall Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard.
Kitchen 15' 2 x 9' 6 (4.62m x 2.90m)The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Space for range cooker. Hob with extractor. Power points. Radiator. Tiled floor.
Lounge 12' 5 x 11' 5 (3.78m x 3.48m)Double doors to kitchen. Built in storage cupboard. Radiator. Power points.
Bedroom 16' 0 x 12' 9 (4.88m x 3.89m)Two windows to front. Feature brick fireplace. Radiator. Power points.
Bathroom Bathroom suite in white comprising his and hers sink set into vanity units. Free standing bath. Tiled floor. Radiator with heated towel rail. Feature fireplace.
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 two gas fired boilers and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows The windows are generally of reconditioned, single glazed sash units with some double glazed windows to the rear.
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 F. The amount payable under Tax Band F for the year 2013/14 is £2078.96.
Rear Garden The rear garden faces south and is an 'L' shape style garden.
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Property Features :
- Substantial Regency Marine Property
- Far Reaching Sea Views
- Grade II Listed & Dating Circa 1830
- Five Good Size Double Bedrooms
- Refurbished To High & Sympathetic Standard
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