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** Guide Price £395,000 - £425,000 ** Tucked away in a quiet, highly sought-after cul-de-sac, this spacious two double bedroom bungalow offers bright, well-proportioned living spaces with fantastic potential for the new owners to add their own personal touch.
The light and airy accommodation comprises an impressive 20ft lounge/dining room, a welcoming kitchen/breakfast room, two generously sized double bedrooms, a fitted shower room and a separate WC.
Outside, the private rear garden presents an ideal blank canvas featuring a large patio area and convenient side access to a detached garage.
A generous driveway to the front and side of the property provides ample off-road parking. Ideally situated for local amenities and transport links.
Nearby bus services on Ham Shades Lane offer easy access to the vibrant harbour town of Whitstable (approx. 1.1 miles) and the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx. 6.6 miles).
Just 0.8 miles away you will find the delightful Tankerton slopes and seafront alongside a vibrant parade of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
For commuters, Whitstable mainline railway station is conveniently located just half a mile away. Non Approved Draft Details Entrance Hall Partially double glazed UPVC front entrance door. Radiator.
Access to loft with light. Airing cupboard with shelves housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Laminate flooring. Cloakroom Suite comprising low level WC. Partially tiled walls.
Frosted window to side. Lounge/Diner - 20' 5 x 11' 7 (6.23m x 3.54m) Feature fireplace housing log living flame gas fire. Window to front and side. Radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 14' 5 x 10' 3 (4.4m x 3.13m) The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on two walls. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls.
Gas cooker point. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to front and side. Radiator. Lino flooring. Door to side.
Bedroom 1 - 12' 7 x 11' 3 (3.84m x 3.36m) Window to rear. Radiator. Bedroom 2 - 12' 7 x 10' 7 (3.84m x 3.05m) Window to rear. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Bathroom Suite in white comprising fully panelled shower cubicle and wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below. Chrome heated towel rail. Frosted window to side. Lino flooring.
Garage Detached garage with up and over door. Front Garden - 20' 0 x 36' 0 (6.1m x 10.98m) Border wall to front.
Mainly laid to tarmac and gravel driveway extending to the front and side of the property providing off road parking.
Rear Garden - 37' 0 x 37' 0 (11.28m x 11.28m) Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds. Bushes and shrubs. Paved patio area. Gated pedestrian access. Enclosed with fencing and brick walls.
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 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 £2,379.99.
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 March 2026
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