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" PERIOD SEAFRONT HOUSE WITH NO FORWARD CHAIN!With beautiful sea views over 'The Downs', this large period home is situated within arguably the most desirable location of Herne Bay.In need of some improvement, this four bedroom home is most deceptive, and upon entering the property you'll be struck by the grand 11ft entrance hall with original balustrade staircase and period style fireplace. The main sitting room with its original wooden floorboards and beautiful period fireplace boasts a direct sea view via a large bay window.The large separate dining room is perfect for dinner entertaining and also features original exposed floorboards and a brick fireplace whilst French doors open out to the sunny rear garden.A good size country style kitchen and a downstairs shower room completes the ground floor.The first floor presents four bedrooms, the master looking seaward with another large bay window taking advantage of those stunning sea views.Bedroom Three which serves perfectly as a study or snug, opens directly onto a balcony with far reaching views along the coast enjoyed. The bathroom is reminiscent of the property's era, featuring a freestanding roll-top bath and high flush WC.A large high pitched loft space offers further potential to extend, where even better views across 'The Downs' would be enjoyed.The 52ft rear garden benefits from a southerly aspect, enjoying sunshine throughout the day and has been landscaped with low maintenance in mind. Here will also have access to the detached garage which found down the left hand side of the house. Ample off-road parking can be found to the front via the driveway. Properties with this amount of potential are rarely found and we therefore urge an early viewing appointment to avoid disappointment. Call the exclusive sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies on 01227 367441 for further information.Location:The property is situated in one of the area's most beautiful, exclusive and desirable locations. Endless cliff top walks are enjoyed from the door step with popular cycle paths leading as far as Birchington and Whitstable. Herne Bay which is an extremely 'up-and-coming' coastal town benefiting from a range of local amenities including independent boutiques, mainstream retail outlets and educational facilities is just 1 mile distant. There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The vibrant harbour town of Whitstable is only 6.5 miles away 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 9 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 1.6 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 85 minutes as well as the high speed Javelin service to London St Pancras in approximately 87mins. Easy access to the A299 is 1 mile away providing good road links to London via the M2.

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Enclosed Porch   
Outside light. Tiled flooring.

Entrance Hall   11' 5 x 8' 10 (3.48m x 2.7m)
Partially glazed wood front entrance door. Radiator. Phone point. Cornice ceiling. Window. Understairs storage cupboard. Power points. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Feature fireplace.

Sitting Room   14' 0 x 14' 0 (4.27m x 4.27m)
Feature period fireplace with open hearth. Cornice ceiling. Bay window to front with sea views. Radiator. Power points. Exposed floorboards.

Dining Room   11' 9 x 10' 10 (3.59m x 3.31m)
Feature fireplace with open hearth and wood mantel. Radiator. Power points. French doors to rear garden. Exposed floorboards.

Kitchen   15' 9 x 8' 8 (4.81m x 2.65m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on four walls with inset ceramic butler sink. Work surfaces. Gas and electric cooker points. Extractor hood. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Tiled flooring. Door to rear garden.

Downstairs Shower Room   
Suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Shower cubicle. Radiator. Frosted window to rear. Laminate flooring.

Landing   
Access via loft ladder to insulated and partly boarded loft with light. Radiator. Power points.

Master Bedroom   13' 11 x 13' 9 (4.25m x 4.2m)
Bay window to rear with sea views. Built in wardrobe cupboard. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Two   13' 10 x 12' 1 (4.22m x 3.69m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Three   10' 2 x 8' 10 (3.1m x 2.7m)
Radiator. Power points. Sliding doors to front proving access to balcony with sea views.

Bedroom Four   8' 11 x 8' 0 (2.72m x 2.44m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Power points.

Bathroom   
Suite in white comprising claw foot bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Frosted window to side.

Rear Garden   52' 0 x 32' 0 (15.85m x 9.76m)
The rear garden benefits from a southerly aspect and has been laid with paving slabs for low maintenance. Raised decked seating area. Ornamental pond. Side access. Access to garage,

Garage   
Detached garage. Power points and light. Work bench.

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 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 2018/2019 is £1,687.54.

Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.

Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any 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. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 25th May 2018

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