2-bedroom bungalow · CT5 2LL
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A spacious detached bungalow occupying a convenient location within a short stroll of the seafront, offered for sale with no onward chain.
The accommodation comprises an enclosed porch leading into a welcoming entrance hall, a generous 26ft lounge/diner with direct access to the rear garden and a spacious double-glazed conservatory.
The kitchen/breakfast room also benefits from access to the conservatory. There are two bedrooms and a shower room.
The large boarded loft is accessed via a loft ladder and benefits from a dormer window.
This versatile space offers excellent potential for further use subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
The rear garden is approximately 72ft featuring a large decked seating area, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Off-road parking is provided to the front.
The property is conveniently positioned for local amenities with shopping facilities and Chestfield & Swalecliffe Railway Station being within 700 yards away.
Regular bus services are available close by providing access to central Tankerton approximately half a mile away with its popular parade of shops, restaurants and cafés, the charming harbour town of Whitstable is approximately 1.8 miles and the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury is approximately 7 miles.
Non-Approved Draft Details Large Enclosed Porch UPVC double glazed front entrance door. Double glazed windows. Tiled floor. Entrance Hall Double glazed UPVC entrance door. Radiator.
Thermostat control for central heating. Access via loft ladder to boarded and carpeted loft with handrail, heater and dormer window. Cloaks cupboard housing fuse box.
Lounge/Diner - 26' 4 x 10' 10 (8.03m x 3.31m) Feature marble fireplace with electric fire. Window to side. Radiator. Double doors to rear garden. Door to conservatory.
Conservatory - 12' 11 x 9' 2 (3.94m x 2.8m) Large double glazed windows to side and rear overlooking garden. The conservatory is of cavity brickwork with door to rear garden.
Pitched double glazed roof. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 13' 8 x 9' 10 (4.17m x 3m) Matching range of wall and base units. Inset ceramic single drainer sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls.
Inset electric hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Built-in fan assisted double oven. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.
Fitted tall unit housing wall mounted combination gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to rear. Radiator. Door to side Lobby. Side Lobby UPVC double glazed door to rear garden.
Double glazed windows. Tiled floor. Bedroom 1 - 14' 10 Into Bay x 10' 11 (4.53m x 3.33m) Bay window to front overlooking garden with fitted shutters. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 9' 11 x 8' 0 (3.03m x 2.44m) Bay window with deep sill overlooking front garden with fitted shutters. Radiator.
Shower Room - 6' 11 x 6' 5 (2.11m x 1.96m) Suite in white comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle, counter top wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Water softener. Chrome heated towel rail.
Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to side. Front Garden Border fence to front. Flower and shrub borders to perimeter. Mainly laid to block paving providing off road parking for two vehicles.
Rear Garden - 3' 4 0 x 72' 0 (1.02m x 21.95m) Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Large decked seating area. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Locked gated pedestrian side access.
Enclosed with fencing. 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 of UPVC double glazed sealed units.
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 D.
The amount payable under tax band D for the year 2026/2027 is £2,397.99. 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.
For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 30th September 2026
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