3-bedroom bungalow · CT5 4SU
Listing removedListed 79 days · slow let
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About
An exceptionally spacious detached bungalow situated in a desirable location and conveniently positioned for access to Seasalter Beach and local amenities including a Co-operative convenience store, Seasalter Surgery and Pharmacy, and Whitstable town centre and station, which is less than 2 miles distant.
The generous accommodation totals 845 sq ft (78 sq m) and comprises an entrance hall, spacious sitting room, modern kitchen, three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a cloakroom.
To the rear of the bungalow the garden extends to 52ft (15.8m). The detached garage, car port and driveway provide parking for a number of vehicles. No smokers. Available from early October.
Location Ashley Drive is situated off Faversham Road and is located approximately 2 miles from Whitstable town centre.
Whitstable offers a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, watersports, bird watching and walking as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned.
Mainline rail services can be found at Whitstable offering fast and frequent services to London (Victoria approximately 1hr 20mins).
The high speed Javelin service provides access to London (St Pancras) with a journey time of approximately 73 minutes.
The A299 is also easily accessible offering access to the A2/M2 linking to the channel ports and subsequent motorway network.
Accommodation The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are: Ground Floor • Entrance Hall (4.46m x 2.10m (14'7" x 6'10")) • Sitting Room (5.46m x 3.39m (17'11" x 11'1")) • Kitchen (3.32m x 2.92m (10'11" x 9'7")) • Cloakroom • Bedroom 1 (3.82m x 3.59m (12'6" x 11'9")) • Bedroom 2 (3.37m x 3.12m (11'1" x 10'3")) • Bedroom 3 (2.88m x 2.17m (9'5" x 7'1")) • Bathroom (2.05m x 1.73m (6'8" x 5'8")) Outside • Garden (15.85m x 13.11m (52' x 43')) Holding Deposit £380 (or equivalent to 1 weeks rent) Tenancy Deposit £1,903 (or equivalent to 5 weeks rent) Tenancy Information For full details of the costs associated with renting a property through Christopher Hodgson Estate Agents, please visit our website Client Money Protection Provided by ARLA Independent Redress Scheme Christopher Hodgson Estate Agents are members of The Property Ombudsman
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