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For saleReduced £17k (−4.3%) on 20 JunListed 625 days
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This semi-detached cottage-style bungalow, nestled in a highly sought after village location, overlooks a large Green and is offered for sale with no upward chain.
The property boasts a spacious 20ft lounge/diner with the dining area seamlessly flowing into the kitchen. From the kitchen a generous lobby area leads to double doors that open into the rear garden.
The home features two bedrooms and a spacious shower room. The southerly-facing rear garden provides an ideal space for alfresco living, while the front garden offers off-road parking.
The property is conveniently situated in the village of Chestfield within easy walking distance to the 18-hole golf course and the 14th-century Barn which has been converted into a public house and restaurant.
Local amenities include Sainsbury's and Swalecliffe, just over half a mile away, as well as the Chestfield Medical Centre and mainline railway station.
A bus service to the quaint harbour town of Whitstable (approx. 2.2 miles) and the historic city of Canterbury (approx. 6.2 miles) is available nearby.
The delightful Tankerton seafront is just over a mile from the property making this a perfect location for both tranquil living and access to local attractions.
Entrance Double glazed entrance door to :- Lounge/Dining Area - 20' 1 x 10' 0 (6.13m x 3.05m) Two windows to front overlooking garden and Green. Two radiators. Laminate floor.
Access via loft ladder to insulated and partly boarded loft with light. Dining area open to kitchen. Kitchen Area - 9' 1 x 8' 2 (2.77m x 2.49m) Matching range of wall and base units.
Inset single ceramic drain and 1.5 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Inset gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and built-in fan assisted electric oven below.
Integrated fridge. Washing machine. Unit housing wall mounted combination Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Downlighters. Laminate floor. Opening to lobby area.
Lobby Area Double doors to rear garden. Bedroom 1 - 10' 7 Into Wardrobe x 7' 6 (3.23m x 2.29m) Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe with sliding doors.
Bedroom 2 - 9' 9 x 8' 0 (2.98m x 2.44m) Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator.
Shower Room - 7' 4 x 5' 5 (2.24m x 1.66m) Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled W.C. Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to rear.
Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor Fan. Front Garden Border hedge to front. Mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders to perimeter. Gravel driveway providing off road parking.
Block paved path to entrance door. Rear Garden - 17' 0 Narrowing To 14ft 0 x 42' 0 (5.19m x 12.81m) The garden is Southerly facing. Lawn area with bushes and shrubs. Decked seating area. Garden shed.
Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing.
Other Information Green Leas is a private road maintained by the residents, Green Lease Road Fund has been formed, we are advised that each household pays into the fund and the current annual payment is £144.00 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 generally of UPVC double glazed.
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 2025/2026 is £2,090.68 Viewing Please ring us to make an appointment.
We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturdays.
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 23rd October 2025
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