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For saleReduced £10k (−4%) on 20 JunListed 221 days
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About
This top floor apartment with lift access forms part of a seafront development built in 2007 and has stunning sea views to the side.
The impressive dual-aspect open plan living accommodation features 'Karndean' flooring throughout and a kitchen packed with 'neff' integrated appliances and granite work surfaces.
Two bedrooms are on offer whilst a modern shower room concludes this bright and airy apartment.
Other benefits include a share of the freehold, secure allocated parking space, gas fired underfloor heating throughout and a video entry intercom system.
Given its fantastic location, we feel that the property would be a perfect holiday home and those looking for holiday let investment opportunities. Pets are also permitted here.
Location: Situated within the heart of Herne Bay's fast up and coming conservation area, endless seafront walks are enjoyed from the door step with popular cycle paths leading as far as Birchington in one direction and Whitstable the other.
Herne Bay is a desirable coastal town with an array of attractive period architecture and you will find a good range shopping, restaurants, leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema.
The vibrant harbour town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned.
The Cathedral city of Canterbury is 8.5 miles away with its theatre and cultural amenities, as well as benefiting from excellent public and state schools.
The City also boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops.
Excellent transport links are nearby with Herne Bay mainline train station being 1.5 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 88 minutes as well as the high speed Javelin service to St Pancras in approximately 86 minutes.
Easy access to the A299 is 1 mile away providing road links to London via the M2. Non-Approved Property Details Entrance Hall Underfloor heating. Phone point. Power points. Two storage cupboards.
Open Plan Lounge/Diner/Kitchen - 20' 1 x 16' 1 (Narrowing To 9.1) (6.13m x 4.91m) Windows to side and rear overlooking sea views. Underfloor heating. TV point. Power points.
The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged over three walls. Under surface 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands.
Electric hob with extractor hood above and built-in fan assisted electric oven below. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated fridge. Integrated freezer. Integrated washing machine.
Wall mounted combination gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Power points. Bedroom One - 15' 0 x 10' 3 (4.58m x 3.13m) Windows to side and rear. Power points. Underfloor heating.
Bedroom Two - 9' 7 x 9' 4 (2.93m x 2.85m) Window to side. Power points. Underfloor heating. Bathroom - 6' 0 x 5' 7 (1.83m x 1.71m) Suite in white comprising large double shower cubicle.
Pedestal wash hand basin with close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Downlighters. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
Gated Allocated Parking There is 1 allocated parking space within a secure gated undercroft carpark.
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 sealed units. Tenure The property is to be sold leasehold with a share of the freehold. The lease runs for 999 years from 1st January 2007.
Service Charge: £174.42 per month (£2,093 per annum). Council Tax We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band B.
The amount payable under tax band B for the year 2026/2027 is £1,865.10. 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.
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