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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · CT6 8BD
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About
*fantastic sea front location* A rare find and found in a fantastic sea front location is this three-bedroom former coast guard cottage.
The property obviously enjoys fantastic sea views, and the promenade provides lovely walks and bike rides to both Herne Bay and Whitstable.
There is no passing traffic giving an air of privacy but is found within easy access to all amenities.
The property briefly comprises of a conservatory, two reception rooms and a kitchen to the ground floor with three bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor.
There is also a useful loft room which has granted planning permission for Dormer Window extension to the rear making it a great size room.
Outside to the rear is a decked courtyard with an outbuilding currently used as an office. The good-sized front garden has well stocked flower beds and a raised sundeck to enjoy the sea views from.
Herne Bay, Tankerton and Whitstable beach are all within easy access, you will have a key for the slipway for small boats and vessels.
You will find a wide variety of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants as well as a mainline railway station providing a regular service to London and the Kent coast.
There is numerous leisure, recreational and sporting clubs/facilities also to be found. There is also planning permission for a rear dormer extension.
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The fee is £60 (including VAT) per person or £120 (including VAT) if purchasing under a company name, payable once the offer is agreed and before the sales memorandum is issued.
Please note that this charge is non-refundable. Location Summary Herne Bay is a popular coastal town benefiting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities.
There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool, theatre and cinema.
The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins).
The town also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network.
The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which also 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 City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, 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.
Entrance Lounge/Diner (12' 6" x 20' 7") Kitchen (8' 5" x 12' 6") Bedroom (8' 4" x 11' 1") En-Suite (4' 4" x 7' 1") First Floor Bedroom (9' 4" x 12' 6") Bathroom (7' 1" x 8' 1") En-Suite (5' 7" x 7' 1") Bedroom (5' 7" x 7' 1") Second Floor Loft Room (9' 11" x 12' 6")
Value & comps
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