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About
Situated within the highly sought-after gated development of Wicketts End, this well-presented second-floor apartment offers a fantastic opportunity for those seeking secure, low-maintenance living in a convenient Whitstable location.
Offered with no forward chain, the property is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, investors, or those looking for a lock-up-and-leave coastal home.
Accessed via a secure communal entrance with both stairs and lift access, the apartment enjoys a bright and spacious layout throughout.
The generous lounge provides ample space for both living and dining furniture, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the room.
The modern fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a range of integrated appliances and ample storage, making it both practical and stylish.
There are two bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom offers versatility as a guest room, home office or additional living space.
A separate family bathroom serves the remainder of the accommodation.
Externally, the development is well maintained and benefits from secure gated access, with the apartment further enhanced by an allocated parking space.
The location is particularly convenient, offering easy access to Whitstable town centre, the seafront, local shops, supermarkets and transport links, including Whitstable railway station with services to London.
Combining security, convenience and modern living, this chain-free apartment presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-proportioned home within one of Whitstable's popular developments.
Material Information Construction Type/Materials: Brick & block, flat roof Broadband Coverage: To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here: Identification Checks If an offer is accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, all purchasers are required to complete id verification checks.
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The fee is £60 (including VAT) per person or £120 (including VAT) if purchasing under a company name, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued.
Please note that this charge is non-refundable. Location Herne Bay is a popular coastal town benefiting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities.
There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool, theatre and cinema.
The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins).
The town also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network.
The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which also 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 City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, 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.
Entrance Hall Lounge (14' 8" x 11' 8") Kitchen (11' 8" x 6' 8") Bedroom (10' 10" x 8' 9") Bedroom (14' 8" x 9' 10") Ensuite Bathroom
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