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See how verdicts work4-bedroom bungalow · CT5 1LX
For saleListed 122 days
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About
This extended detached home enjoys an enviable location just a short stroll from the working harbour, mainline railway station and Whitstable's vibrant High Street, renowned for its independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
Deceptively spacious throughout, the property offers flexible and well-proportioned accommodation.
The welcoming entrance hall leads to the heart of the home - a generous kitchen/diner, ideal for both family life and entertaining.
Featuring a charming log-burning stove and direct access to the rear garden, this impressive space flows into the attractive sitting room which benefits from an open fireplace and bay window.
The ground floor also comprises a well-appointed family bathroom, a substantial principal bedroom positioned to the rear of the property with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room and a further double bedroom currently utilised as a snug/study.
To the first floor are two additional double bedrooms providing ample accommodation for family and guests alike.
Outside the west-facing rear garden offers a good level of privacy and an excellent setting for outdoor enjoyment.
A delightful timber pergola with a glazed roof creates the perfect space for al fresco dining, while a detached log cabin provides a peaceful retreat, home office or hobby room.
A particularly noteworthy feature is that the property will be sold with ownership of the entire 10-foot-wide access road extending from the property to Diamond Road providing additional parking and vehicular access to a large detached workshop complete with WC and sink.
To the front the property benefits from off-road parking for added convenience.
A solar system has been fitted to the property with the benefit of battery storage and feed-in tariff, improving its energy efficiency.
Regular bus services to the surrounding towns and the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury, approximately 7 miles away, are available within around 350 yards of the property.
Non-Approved Draft Property Details Enclosed Porch Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch. Tiled floor. Entrance Hall Painted wood front entrance door. Radiator.
Balustrade staircase to first floor. Painted floorboards. Lounge - 14' 0 Into Bay And Alcoves x 11' 10 (4.27m x 3.61m) Feature fireplace with open hearth. Bay window to front overlooking garden.
Radiator. Picture rail. Kitchen/Diner - 20' 7 x 11' 11 (6.28m x 3.64m) Matching range of base units. Butler sink unit. Butcher block work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Electric cooker point.
Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Window to side and rear overlooking garden. Fireplace with log burning stove. Radiator. Double doors providing access to rear garden.
Two built-in cupboards. Painted floorboards. Picture rail. Bedroom 1 - 13' 9 Plus Recess x 10' 0 (4.2m x 3.05m) Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Door to en-suite. Walk-in wardrobe.
En-Suite - 8' 8 x 4' 7 (2.65m x 1.4m) Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and additional shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern.
Radiator. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Skylight window. Downlighters. Wood floor. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 4/Study - 12' 9 Into Bay x 10' 0 (3.89m x 3.05m) Bay window to front overlooking garden. Complete wall of fitted wardrobes. Radiator.
Bathroom - 7' 9 x 5' 3 (2.37m x 1.61m) Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over bath, countertop wash hand basin set onto vanity unit with cupboard below and closed coupled WC.
Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Wood floor. Extractor fan. Sun tunnel. Landing Velux window to rear. Eaves storage cupboard. Bedroom 2 - 13' 4 Plus Recess x 13' 4 (4.07m x 4.07m) Window to side.
Velux windows to front and rear. Cupboard housing wall mounted combination boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Fitted wardrobes. Dividing wall separating dressing area and sleeping area.
Eaves storage. Bedroom 3 - 13' 5 x 10' 4 (4.09m x 3.15m) Window to side. Velux windows to front and rear. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Front Garden Border fence to front. Borders with shrubs and bushes.
Path to front door. Gravelled areas either side of path providing off road parking. Rear Garden - 34' 0 x 55' 0 (10.37m x 16.77m) Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs.
Decked seating area with timber pergola and glazed roof. Timber shed. External power points. Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing. Covered area leading to access to workshop.
Gated access to 10ft way. Log Cabin - 10' 5 x 7' 7 (3.18m x 2.32m) Power and light. Workshop - 22' 11 x 13' 7 (6.99m x 4.15m) Power and light. Door to WC.
Suite in white comprising close coupled WC and wall hung wash hand basin and double glazed window.
10ft Way To Rear Property comes with the benefit of ownership of the 10ft way starting from rear of workshop leading to Diamond Road.
Solar Panels 16 Solar Photovoltaic panels and Enphase 5kw battery storage and set up for feed-in tariff with an annual return of approximately £1,000.
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 Bedroom 2 and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed units. Tenure The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
Council Tax We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band C. The amount payable under tax band C for the year 2026/2027 is £2,131.55.
Viewing Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only on Sundays.
Agent Notes Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate 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 measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S.
Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition.
We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings 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.
No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT.
For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 26th June 2026
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