Property description
Elmcourt is a substantial Victorian Villa dating circa 1850 and extended in 1905. An unfinished project, this unique property is in need of some improvement but offers endless potential to create a truly wonderful family home and is ideal for those looking for something to stamp their own mark on. Combining original features with modern conveniences, this property occupies a commanding plot and provides a detached one bedroom bungalow annexe with its own reception room, kitchen, shower room and power supply. Sat right back from the road with large frontage, the main residence offers four large bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, en-suite to master bedroom and a separate WC. A stunning kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances has been recently installed but just needs finishing off. Externally the property enjoys a south westerly 66ft rear garden, basking in sunshine throughout the day and extensive off-road parking is provided at the front via a 60ft x 53ft 'In-Out' driveway.
Location Bullockstone is a desirable location on the edge of countryside and just on the outskirts of the fast up-and-coming seaside town of Herne Bay where a good range of leisure amenities are on offer including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The highly sought after Herne Bay High School is only 704 yards away meaning you are within the limited catchment area. The harbour town of Whitstable is only 4.7 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 just 6.8. 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 1.3 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 85 minutes as well as the high speed Javelin service from Canterbury West to St Pancras in approximately 56 minutes. Easy access to the A299 is nearby providing road links to London via the M2.
Porch Painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch.
Entrance Hall Large entrance hall wth balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Radiator.
Dining Room 16' 11 x 11' 16 (5.16m x 3.76m) (Plus bay)Bay window to front overlooking front garden. Feature ceiling rose and cornice ceiling. Power points. TV point. Radiator.
Lounge 14' x 14' 6 (4.27m x 4.42m)Window to front overlooking front garden. Feature period fireplace. Feature ceiling rose and cornice ceiling. Power points. Radiator.
Third Reception Room Or Bedroom Five 14' 9 x 10' 1 (4.50m x 3.07m)Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Radiator. Airing cupboard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 20' 6 x 13' (6.25m x 3.96m)In need of finishing off. Range of timber wall and base units. Work surfaces. Cooker points. Plumbing for washing machine. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Patio doors opening to rear garden.
Downstairs Shower Room 7' 10 x 7' 10 (2.39m x 2.39m)Suite in white comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Low level WC.
Landing Large grand landing with loft hatch to boarded loft with electric light.
Master Bedroom 17' x 11' 6 (5.18m x 3.51m) (Plus Bay)Bay window to front overlooking front garden. Feature period fireplace. Cornice ceiling. Power points. Radiator.
En Suite 6' 8 x 5' 5 (2.03m x 1.65m)Suite in white comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. Low level WC. Window to front.
Bedroom Two 14' 8 x 14' 2 (4.47m x 4.32m)Window to front overlooking front garden. Feature period fireplace. Power points. Radiator.
Bedroom Three 14' 11 x 14' 3 (4.55m x 4.34m)Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Radiator.
Bedroom Four 13' x 10' 2 (3.96m x 3.10m)Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Feature period fireplace. Power points. Radiator.
Family Bathroom 8' 9 x 6' 7 (2.67m x 2.01m)Suite in white comprising panelled bath and separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. Window to rear.
Separate WC Window to rear. Low level WC.
Front Garden & Drive 60' 0 x 53' 0 (18.29m x 16.15m)'In-Out' style driveway providing extensive amounts of off-road parking.
Rear Garden 66' 0 x 53' 0 (20.12m x 16.15m) At Maximum PointsThe garden benefits from a South Westerly aspect and is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area. Side access both sides. Enclosed with brick walls and fencing.
Detached Annexe Annexe Bedroom 11' 6 x 10' 1 (3.51m x 3.07m)Window to side. Power points. Radiator.
Annexe Lounge 11' 6 x 9' 11 (3.51m x 3.02m)Window to side. Power points. Radiator. TV point.
Annexe Kitchen 10' 4 x 5' 7 (3.15m x 1.70m)In need of finishing off. Range of wall and base units arranged on one wall.
Annexe Shower Room 6' 9 x 5' 6 (2.06m x 1.68m)Suite comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. Low level WC. Frosted window to side.
Main Services The following main services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas and main drainage. A telephone line is installed subject to the usual British Telecom transfer regulations. The mains services have not been tested by us.
Heating Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in the kitchen and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars. We have not tested that the heating is fully operational or whether it is effective in adequately heating the property.
Windows The windows are 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 G. The amount payable under Tax Band G for the year 2014/15 is £2,446.52.
Viewing Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays.
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Property Features :
- Substantial Victorian Villa
- 4 Double Bedrooms & 3 Reception Rooms
- Detached 1 Bedroom Bungalow Annexe
- Large Plot With 60ft x 53ft Wide Frontage
- South Westerly 66ft Rear Garden
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