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See how verdicts work5-bedroom bungalow · CT5 2HJ
No longer listedReduced £25k (−3.8%) on 7 SepListed 81 days
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About
Occupying a substantial plot, this detached chalet bungalow offers extensive off-road parking, a generous garage to one side and a carport to the other.
Now requiring modernisation throughout, the property presents an excellent opportunity to create a superb family home tailored to individual tastes.
The versatile accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a spacious lounge/dining room with direct access to the rear garden, a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room, a generous utility room with access to a separate WC, four ground floor bedrooms and a shower room.
To the first floor is a further double bedroom together with an additional shower room.
The westerly-facing rear garden measures approximately 57ft x 53ft and provides an excellent outdoor space with ample seating areas ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.
The property enjoys a highly convenient location, just 525 yards from the picturesque Tankerton seafront and regular bus services providing easy access to the charming harbour town of Whitstable (approximately 1.3 miles away) and the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury (approximately 6.9 miles away).
Tankerton's popular parade of independent shops, cafés and restaurants is around 700 yards while Whitstable mainline railway station is approximately 0.8 miles away.
Two highly regarded primary schools, St Mary's and Swalecliffe, are both situated within approximately half a mile.
Non-Approved Draft Property Details Enclosed Porch Glazed front entrance door to enclosed porch. Light. Tiled floor. Entrance Hall Stained wood entrance door. Radiator.
Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Airing cupboard housing unvented hot water cylinder.
Lounge/Diner - 19' 10 Max x 14' 11 Max (6.05m x 4.55m) Fireplace. Window to rear overlooking garden. Two radiators. Double doors to rear garden. Tiled floor. Porthole window to front.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 12' 5 x 12' 5 (3.79m x 3.79m) Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer. 1.5 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls.
Inset gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher.
Unit housing wall mounted gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to: Utility Room - 10' 7 x 8' 2 (3.23m x 2.49m) Base units.
Inset stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Work surfaces. Radiator. Window to side and rear overlooking garden. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Tiled floor.
Stable styled door to rear garden. Door to WC. Door to carport area. WC Frosted window to front. Close coupled WC in white. Tiled floor.
Bedroom 1 - 13' 5 x 10' 5 Plus Bay (4.09m x 3.18m) Window to front overlooking garden. Bay window to side. Range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Bedroom 2 - 11' 11 x 9' 7 (3.64m x 2.93m) Window to front overlooking garden. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Laminate flooring. Bedroom 3 - 10' 5 x 7' 10 (3.18m x 2.39m) Window to side. Radiator.
Laminate flooring. Study/Bedroom 5 - 8' 1 x 8' 3 (2.47m x 2.52m) Window to side. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator.
Shower Room - 8' 2 Max x 8' 1 (2.49m x 2.47m) Suite in white comprising large walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Mainly tiled walls.
Frosted window to side. Tiled floor. Landing Window to side. Bedroom 4 - 16' 10 Max x 15' 10 (5.14m x 4.83m) Window to side. Velux window to side. Radiator. Door to shower room.
En-Suite - 7' 2 x 6' 2 (2.19m x 1.88m) Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with electric power shower unit and wall hung wash hand basin. Laminate flooring. Extractor fan.
Built-in wardrobe. Door to loft storage area. Garage - 18' 10 x 11' 5 (5.75m x 3.48m) Detached garage. Power and light. Carport - 19' 0 x 8' 10 (5.8m x 2.7m) Block paved.
Two storage sheds with lights. Front Garden Border wall to front. Mainly laid to block paving providing extensive parking with in and out driveway.
Side Garden - 12' 4 x 17' 2 (3.76m x 5.24m) Mainly laid to paving. Gated vehicle side access. Rear Garden - 53' 0 x 57' 0 (16.16m x 17.38m) Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs.
Pear trees. Paved patio area with covered seating area. Seating area with pergola. Outside tap. Outside lighting. 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 kitchen and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows The windows are mainly of UPVC and 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 E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2026/2027 is £2,930.88.
Council Tax Band E 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 4th August 2026
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