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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CT5 4HE
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About
Victorian elegance | expansive grounds | rare to market Positioned in one of Whitstable’s most sought-after coastal addresses, this grand 2,253 sq ft detached period residence seamlessly fuses classic Victorian proportions with exceptional family living space.
A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, leading to a formal front lounge boasting high ceilings and an intricate feature fireplace, set alongside a convenient guest WC.
Beyond, the impressive main reception space flows into a breathtaking 25ft light-filled orangery with striking geometric floor tiles and a vaulted glass ceiling, while an extended kitchen and dining room with a traditional stable door completes the floor, with both spaces opening directly out onto the rear grounds.
The first-floor sleeping quarters offer four generous double bedrooms, including a principal suite complete with a private en-suite bathroom.
The master bedroom further impresses with a character bay window. Additional bedrooms are served by a main family bathroom alongside a separate first-floor WC.
Externally, the property is set back behind a sweeping private gravel driveway providing ample off-street parking.
To the rear lies an expansive, west-facing garden extending to over 100ft, unfolding into sprawling lawns anchored by a bespoke covered timber pergola and dedicated outdoor lounge deck-perfect for enjoying evening sun and alfresco entertaining.
Ideally situated on Canterbury Road, you are moments from Whitstable’s famed harbour, vibrant high street, and independent eateries, with high-speed rail links to London accessible via the nearby station.
Porch Entrance Hall Snug (4.09 m x 3.48 m (13'5" x 11'5")) W/C Kitchen / Dining Room (5.94 m x 3.45 m (19'6" x 11'4")) Sitting / Dining Room (8.38 m x 5.05 m (27'6" x 16'7")) Orangery (7.62 m x 3.76 m (25'0" x 12'4")) Landing Bedroom One (5.59 m x 3.78 m (18'4" x 12'5")) Bedroom Two (3.25 m x 3.45 m (10'8" x 11'4")) En-Suite Bedroom Three (4.11 m x 3.48 m (13'6" x 11'5")) Bathroom Bedroom Four (2.57 m x 3.94 m (8'5" x 12'11")) W/C Front Garden / Driveway (11.27 m x 13.95 m (37'0" x 45'9")) Rear Garden (31.30 m x 13.59 m (102'8" x 44'7"))
Value & comps
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About 78 Canterbury Road, Whitstable
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