Property description
A magnificent Regency period residence of sheer elegance and beauty is found with charm & character in abundance, a truly stunning property that must be seen.Forming part of a prestigious grade II listed terrace within the heart of town; 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 current vendors have taken the property through extensive refurbishment, a flair for design and an attention to detail means that this property has much of the period detailing saved and reinstated, presenting a property in impeccable fashion.Behind the attractive fa?ade, accommodation is arranged over four floors and there are a total of five bedrooms with en-suite to master.The living accommodation is arranged over the upper and lower ground floors and offers three reception rooms. The sitting room with its large ornate bay window and stunning marble fireplace opens via large double doors to the rear parlour. Both rooms have previously been used as offices by the current owners with planning permission for office use.The kitchen is down on the lower ground floor and is open plan with the family room, an extremely sociable area proving to be the hub of the home. A utility room with extensive wall and base units and a separate WC also benefits this floor.The vendors have been mindful of modern day demands and general day-to-day living, so have implemented WC facilities to each floor including a family bathroom to the first floor and separate shower to the second floor. The family bathroom is just beautiful; fitted with a stunning Victorian style suite with free standing roll top bath, large shower cubicle and high flush WC then finished off with period style tiling.Oak flooring, open fireplaces, period corbels and an array of other features are found throughout this fantastically restored house.Externally the property enjoys a low maintenance and pretty walled garden.Offered for sale with NO CHAIN, we strongly recommend an early viewing appointment to avoid disappointment. Call Kent Estate Agencies on 01227 367441 to arrange your viewing.Location:Herne Bay town centre and the ever popular seafront is literally just yards away where you will find a good range of independent boutiques and mainstream high street stores. An array of restaurants and cafes with leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema are also close by. A Tescos and Morrison's supermarket is close by and a primary school is just around the corner on Kings Road. 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 85 minutes. Easy access to the A299 is 1 mile away providing direct road links to London via the M2.
Non Approved Property Details Entrance Vestibule Solid oak front door leading to entrance vestibule. Panelled walls. Period coat rack. Brass Joseph Wootten Sedgley pull bell. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Mock Victorian black and white tiled floor. Oak door with stained glass panels leading to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall Original cast iron curly eared radiator and granite shelf over. Mock Victorian black and white floor tiles. Panelled walls with dado rail. Original coving. Corbels. Corner cupboard with granite shelf. Door with stairs leading down to lower ground floor. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Brushed bronze dimmer light switches
Front Sitting Room 15' 11 x 13' 1 Into bay window (4.85m x 3.99m)Large feature ornate bay window with hand crafted wood panelled ceiling and light fitting with tiffany ceiling lamp. Reclaimed marbled fire surround with granite hearth. Reclaimed cast iron fireplace with decorative ornate tiling. Built in display cabinets. Oak floor. Original coving. Hand crafted replacement ceiling rose. Wall light. Brushed brass light switches. Power points. Double doors leading to rear parlour.
Rear Parlour/Office 11' 8 x 11' 4 Plus built in cupboards (3.56m x 3.45m)Used as an additional office by current owner with planning permission for office use. Feature mahogany fireplace with hearth and marble surround. Matching mahogany period mirror above. Georgian style French doors to balcony. Oak floor. Hand made coving and ceiling rose. Brushed brass light switch. Built in cupboards and shelving. Radiator. Power points.
Rear Lobby 11' 9 x 7' 5 (3.58m x 2.26m)With approved planning permission for office use and currently used as a work room by the current owner. Radiator. Oak floor. Combination boiler and hot water tank. Door leading to veranda providing access to rear garden. Two windows. Brushed bronze light switch. Power points.
Lower Ground Floor Kitchen/Family Room 26' 5 x 16' 8 (8.05m x 5.08m)The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units with stainless steel sink unit, drainer and mixer tap. Work surfaces. Breakfast bar. Space for range style cooker. Stainless steel splash back. Extractor fan. Under stairs storage cupboard. Laminate flooring. Two radiators. Two original sash windows. Door to front cellar. The family area comprises fireplace with multi fuel burning stove and oak surround. Partially panelled dado rail. Halogen lighting. Power points. Stainless steel dimmer light switches.
Utility Room 8' 9 x 6' 11 (2.67m x 2.11m)Wall and base units with solid beech work surfaces. Butler sink. Glass splash back. Halogen lighting. Laminate flooring. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Window overlooking rear garden. Door to rear garden. Power points.
Cloakroom White savoy suite comprising period style wash hand basin with chrome legs and glass shelving, and low level WC. Panelled to dado rail. Two windows with granite window ledges. Halogen lighting.
First Floor Landing Stairs to second floor. Wood panelling to dado rail. Brushed brass light switches. Power points.
Family Bathroom 11' 9 x 7' 5 (3.58m x 2.26m)Victorian style white Burlington bathroom suite comprising free standing roll top bath with chrome claw feet and chrome mixer taps and shower attachment, period style WC with high level cast iron cistern, quadrant corner shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower and separate shower attachment with porcelain shower base, and dresser style wash hand basin set within granite top with cast iron legs and granite shelf under. Matching mirror over basin. Range of wall mounted storage cupboards with under cupboard lighting and granite top. Partially tiled walls. Granite dado. Tiled floor. Under floor heating. Traditional style radiator. Chrome towel rail. Handmade coving and ceiling rose.
Master Bedroom 13' 1 x 12' 6 (3.99m x 3.81m)Two sash windows to front. Floor to ceiling built in wardrobes and storage over. Oak flooring. Radiator. Original coving. Ceiling rose. Brushed bronze dimmer switch. Power points.
En Suite to Master Suite white comprising shower cubicle with electric shower unit, low level WC and wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Halogen lighting.
Bedroom Three 12' 2 x 11' 3 (3.71m x 3.43m)Georgian window to rear. Feature fireplace with oak surround. Built in cupboard. Oak flooring. Bronze light switch. Power points.
Second Floor Landing Access to loft via loft ladder. Double glazed stained glass window. Radiator. Brushed steel dimmer light switches.
Shower Room White savoy suite comprising low level WC, traditional style wash hand basin with chrome legs and shelving and shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled walls. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Halogen lights.
Bedroom Two 16' 0 x 12' 10 (4.88m x 3.91m)Two sash windows to front. Feature fireplace with cast iron surround and granite hearth. Wall lights. Wood panelling. Dado rail. Two built in storage cupboards. Hand crafted ceiling rose and coving. Radiator. Brushed bronze dimmer light switches. Power points.
Bedroom Four 11' 9 x 7' 5 (3.58m x 2.18m)Double glazed sash window. Radiator. Oak flooring. Hand crafted coving. Wall lights. Brushed bronze dimmer switch. Power points.
Bedroom Five 12' 1 x 8' 0 (3.68m x 2.44m)Original cast iron fireplace and granite hearth. Built in storage cupboards. Double glazed sash window. Dado rail. Radiator. Oak flooring. Brushed bronze dimmer light switch. Power points. Loft hatch to second loft area. Hand crafted ceiling rose and coving.
Rear Garden Reinforced glass veranda providing natural light to lower ground floor with steps leading down to a York Stone patio area with artificial grass. Raised flower beds and enclosed by brick walls. Steps leading down to lower ground floor.
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 a mixture of UPVC double glazed sealed sash units and single glazed 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 B. The amount payable under Tax Band B for the year 2015/16 is £1,164.45.
Note: Please note that an application for change of use was submitted on 12/02/16.
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 :
- Beautifully Restored Regency House
- Five Bedrooms & Three Reception Rooms
- Stunning Family Bathroom & Separate Shower Room
- En-Suite To Master Bedroom
- Open Plan Kitchen/Family Room