Property description
This individual home was built to a high specification in 2005, designed by the current owners to provide generous sized and adaptable accommodation. Situated in a prime tucked away location yet convenient with bus services on the doorstep to the quaint harbour town of Whitstable (approx. 1.2 miles) and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx. 7.5 miles). Tankerton's slopes and sea front along with Whitstable's mainline railway station is 0.6 of a mile and a further 175 yards are Tankerton's parade of shops, restaurants and cafes facilitating your everyday needs. This versatile detached chalet bungalow incorporates on the ground floor spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, 24ft x 14ft lounge, separate dining room, garden room with vaulted ceiling, beautifully fitted 17ft kitchen breakfast room with Island unit and a large separate utility room with the master bedroom with full en-suite facilities. The first floor provides total flexibility and is currently laid out to create large bedroom area, shower room and a spacious sitting area which has been designed to convert into another large double bedroom, there is also good loft storage directly from this level. The property is approached via double gates with ample parking in front and behind the gates with the gardens to front and rear landscaped and well stocked providing a pleasant setting for alfresco living.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door with windows to either side. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard under and close coupled w.c. Radiator. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.
Lounge 24' 10 into bay x 14' 3 (7.57m x 4.34m)
Feature fireplace housing living flame gas fire. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Two radiators. Opening to dining room.
Dining Room 13' 7 x 12' 8 (4.14m x 3.86m)
Two radiators. French double doors to Garden Room with glazed side panel.
Garden Room 8' 8 x 7' 8 (2.64m x 2.34m)
The construction is of cavity brickwork with vaulted ceiling with 2 Velux windows. Windows to side and rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Doors to rear garden. Tiled floor.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 17' 2 x 10' 8 + recess (5.23m x 3.25m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Island unit with breakast area and inset single drainer drainer 1½ bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Dresser display units. Partially tiled walls. Inset gas hob with extractor cooker hood above and built in fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher. Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Tiled floor. Arch to:
Utility Room 10' 8 x 7' 6 (3.25m x 2.29m)
Matching wall and base units. Inset sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Work surface. Radiator. Window to rear. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Potterton gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Door to rear garden. Tiled floor.
Bedroom 1 15' 10 x 12' 7 (4.83m x 3.84m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Door to:
En Suite 11' 7 x 6' 4 (3.53m x 1.93m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, separate fully tiled double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled w.c. Partially tiled walls. Fitted linen cupboard. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.
First Floor
Study Area 12' 5 x 12' 3 (3.78m x 3.73m)
Velux window to rear. Airing cupboard housing shelves and hot water cylinder. Radiator.
Upstairs Sitting Area 21' 2 x 14' 8 (6.45m x 4.47m)
Velux window to rear. Access to loft. Radiator. Door to:
Storage Room 8' 5 x 7' 7 (2.57m x 2.31m)
Window to front.
Bedroom 2 21' 2 x 11' 4 (6.45m x 3.45m)
Velux windows to front and rear.
Shower Room 8' 6 x 8' 0 (2.59m x 2.44m)
Suite in white comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled w.c. Partially tiled walls. Velux window to front. Radiator. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.
Front Driveway/Parking Area
Block paved driveway providing off road parking for 2/3 cars leading to double gates and pedestrian gate. Raised planted beds.
Enclosed Driveway & Garden 38' 0 x 15' 0 (11.58m x 4.57m)
Enclosed area with parking and raised flower and shrub beds. Trellis and path leading to front garden.
Front Garden 49' 0 x 42' 0 (14.94m x 12.80m)
Enclosed with fencing. Mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders to perimeter. Summerhouse with paved seating area.
Rear Garden 49' 0 x 29' 0 (14.94m x 8.84m)
Mainly laid to paving with well stocked flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Decked seating area. Timber shed. Outside lighting. Outside tap. Gated pedestrian rear access. Access to both sides. Gravelled areas. Enclosed with fencing.
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 Utility Room 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 generally 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 E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2014/15 is £1,794.11.
Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 10 am to 4 pm on Sundays.
Agents Notes
Kent 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. Printed 12th January 2015.