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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CT14 7HY
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About
Beautifully maintained and extended 1930's detached family home conveniently positioned within Lower Walmer, enjoying spacious, light filled accommodation and a substantial rear garden.
Sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms, bathroom, gardens, parking, garage. No onward chain.
EPC Rating: D Situation Balfour Road is a popular residential road mainly incorporating similar period properties, conveniently located within the heart of Walmer.
This highly regarded area offers all the essentials expected from a village environment, including a very popular local cafe, Archery Square Lawn Tennis Club, and the seafront, close by with its two mile pebble shoreline, popular promenade and cycle path with both Walmer and Deal castles en-route.
Deal town centre to the north with its award winning high street, has a growing cafe culture, local inns and restaurants along with a comprehensive selection of high street and specialist shops.
Walmer and Deal have a mainline railway station with a frequent service connecting to Dover and the Javelin high speed link to London St Pancras.
The Property Located in the highly desirable residential area of Lower Walmer, this beautifully presented detached 1930s family home offers space and charm throughout.
Lovingly cared for by the same owners for over 40 years, the property has been thoughtfully extended to provide bright, spacious accommodation set within an impressive plot of approximately 200 feet.
The welcoming entrance hall, featuring an elegant turning staircase, leads into a delightful sitting room with a large bay window to the front and a striking feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove.
Exposed wooden flooring flows seamlessly through to the formal dining area and into a light-filled family room, where large patio doors and a roof lantern create a wonderful sense of space while offering views over the beautifully maintained garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well-equipped with a range of matching units and integrated appliances, including a washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, and freezer.
A fitted larder cupboard adds further practicality, and there is direct access to the garden.
Upstairs, the property offers three generously sized double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from ample fitted storage. All bedrooms are served by a modern bathroom.
This much-loved home is fully double glazed, gas centrally heated, and has no onward chain.
Entrance Hall 11' 2'' x 9' 11'' (3.40m x 3.02m) Sitting Room 12' 11'' plus bay x 12' 9'' (3.93m x 3.88m) Dining Room 13' 7'' x 12' 9'' (4.14m x 3.88m) Family Room 12' 6'' x 11' 3'' (3.81m x 3.43m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room 15' 6'' x 9' 11'' (4.72m x 3.02m) First Floor Bedroom One 15' 5'' into bay x 10' 9'' to front of wardrobes (4.70m x 3.27m) Bedroom Two 13' 9'' x 12' 9'' (4.19m x 3.88m) Bedroom Three 11' 0'' x 10' 0'' at widest (3.35m x 3.05m) Bathroom L-shaped 6' 10'' x 6' 0'' (2.08m x 1.83m) Garage 15' 3'' x 9' 9'' (4.64m x 2.97m) Outside The property is set back from the road behind a pebble driveway, providing off-road parking and access to a single garage.
A well-maintained front garden sits alongside, while a timber gate offers convenient side access to the substantial rear garden.
To the rear, a paved patio spans the width of the house, leading onto a generous garden bounded with mature trees, for added privacy, and complemented by beautifully planted borders.
Services All mains services are understood to be connected to the property.
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