2-bedroom bungalow · CT5 2RG
For saleListed 239 days
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About
A spacious semi-detached bungalow in a desirable location accessible to shops, amenities, schools, bus routes, Chestfield & Swalecliffe mainline railway station (0.5 miles) and within walking distance of the beach (0.4 miles).
The property would now benefit from a programme of modernisation throughout, and there is considerable scope to further extend and remodel the existing accommodation (subject to all necessary consents and approvals being obtained).
The accommodation is currently arranged to provide an entrance hall, a sitting room opening to a dining area, conservatory, kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room, and a large loft area.
The mature and established rear garden extends to 55ft (17m) incorporating a large workshop. A carport and driveway to the front of the property provide an area of off street parking. No onward chain.
Location - Russell Drive is situated in Swalecliffe which offers a selection of local shops and regular bus routes to Tankerton,Whitstable, Canterbury and Herne Bay.
Nearby is Chestfield mainline railway station (approximately 0.3 miles distant) offering fast and frequent links to London.
Mainline rail services can also be found at Whitstable offering fast and frequent services to London Victoria (approximately 80mins) with high speed links to London St Pancras (approximately 87mins).
There is a medical centre at Chestfield and a Sainsbury's supermarket.
Tankerton and Whitstable both offer a good range of local shops and services including schooling and leisure facilities, the A299 is also accessible offering access to the A2 and M2 that link to the channel ports and subsequent motorway network.
Accommodation - The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are: Ground Floor - • Entrance Hall - • Sitting Room - 4.27m x 3.63m (14'0 x 11'11) - • Dining Area - 3.66m x 3.63m (12'0 x 11'11) - • Conservatory - 3.45m x 1.85m (11'4 x 6'1) - • Kitchen - 2.41m x 2.36m (7'11 x 7'9) - • Bedroom 1 - 4.09m x 3.12m (13'5 x 10'3) - • Bedroom 2 - 3.23m x 3.02m (10'7 x 9'11) - • Shower Room - First Floor - • Loft Area - 5.21m x 3.58m (17'1 x 11'9) - Outside - • Garden - 16.94m x 9.65m (55'7" x 31'8") - • Workshop - 4.27m x 3.15m (14' x 10'4") -
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