Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 34 Russell Drive, Whitstable, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the CT5 2RF area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band C.
This classic property was built 1930-1949 and has a reported internal area of 80.25 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £156,000 and a rental potential of £1,014 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jul 16, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"Originally thought to have been built in the 1930s and retaining many period features such as fireplaces, picture rails and stripped floorboards, this three bedroom semi-detached house is conveniently situated in the residential area of Swalecliffe. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs, lounge, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor with French doors opening on to the garden from the dining room. The property also benefits from a 92ft rear garden and off road parking to the front. Swalecliffe Primary School is about ¾ of a mile away with local shopping facilities and Chestfield mainline railway station approx a ¼ of a mile away. A bus service to Whitstable (approx. 2 miles) and Canterbury (approx. 9 miles) is available about 500 yards away in St. John's Road.
Open Porch
Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door with glazed panel to either side leading to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall
Phone point. Artexed and coved ceiling. Two understairs storage cupboards. High level wood shelf to one wall. Stripped floorboards. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor.
Lounge 11' 10 x 11' 5 (3.61m x 3.48m)
Feature cast iron fireplace. Bay window to front. Artexed and coved ceiling. Picture rail. Two radiators. TV point. Power points. Stripped floorboards.
Dining Room 11' 0 x 10' 5 (3.35m x 3.18m)
Feature tiled fireplace with wood mantel-piece. Radiator. Power points. Picture rail. Stripped floorboards. Arch to kitchen. French doors to rear garden with windows to either side.
Kitchen 8' 10 x 6' 10 (2.69m x 2.08m)
Matching range of wall and base units with inset single drainer 1½ bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Double electric oven built into recess. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted combination gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Power points. Window to rear overlooking garden. Stripped floorboards.
Landing
Access to loft. Stripped floorboards.
Bedroom 1 11' 11 x 11' 4 (3.63m x 3.45m)
Feature tiled fireplace. Window to front. Picture rail. Artexed and coved ceiling. Radiator. Power points.
Bedroom 2 11' 4 x 10' 11 (3.45m x 3.33m)
Feature tiled fireplace. Window to rear overlooking garden. Picture rail. Artexed and coved ceiling. Radiator. Power points. Stripped floorboards.
Bedroom 3 8' 5 x 6' 3 (2.57m x 1.91m)
Window to front. Picture rail. Artexed and coved ceiling. Radiator. Power points. Picture rail. Stripped floorboards.
Bathroom 6' 3 x 5' 9 (1.91m x 1.75m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Frosted window to rear. Tiled floor.
Rear Garden 92' 0 x 23' 0 (28.04m x 7.01m)
Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes, shrubs and trees. Small pond. Shingle seating area. Paved patio. Vegetable patch. Greenhouse. Shed. Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing.
Front Garden
Mainly laid to shingle providing off road parking. Paved path leading to the front door and rear garden.
Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas and main drainage. A telephone line is installed subject to the usual British Telecom transfer regulations. The mains services have not been tested by us.
Heating
Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in the Kitchen and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars. We have not tested that the heating is fully operational or whether it is effective in adequately heating the property.
Electrical & Gas Appliances
Electrical and Gas appliances referred to in these details have not been tested by us and you should make your own enquiries as to their serviceability.
Windows
The windows are a combination of painted timber frames, UPVC and crittal frames.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.
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 2010/2011 is ?£1273.60.
Other Information
All measurements have been taken in accordance with the 'Code of Measuring Practice' issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and are approximate. All measurements have been taken to provide a guide to prospective purchasers to indicate size and proportion of the accommodation and should not be used for carpet sizes, furniture or appliances. Front garden has been measured at the front boundary. Rear garden width has been measured adjacent to the rear of the building. Depth has been measured at approximately mid point of plot.Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired in or not) gas fires or light fittings or any other fixtures not expressly included form a part of the property offered for sale. We have not carried out a structural survey and are not in a position to express a view on the condition of this property. The deeds of the property and local search were not available to us at the time of preparing these details.Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. This property was reviewed on 20 July 2010.
Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 11am to 3pm on Sundays.
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Tax band C
315 sqm plot
