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" Situated within an enviable location just off the seafront at Hampton Bay, lies this opulent double fronted Edwardian residence, occupying a sumptuous and completely enclosed corner plot. The property is thought to have been built in 1904 for the brewery Shepherd Neame and used as a holiday home, who no doubt fell for its unrivalled position with partial sea views and stunning sunsets.Accommodation is arranged over three floors with rooms of elegant proportion and a plethora of period features still in situ that include beautiful tiled fireplaces, cornices and picture rails.The generous ground floor provides three reception rooms, a large conservatory, kitchen, utility room and a downstairs WC. An attractive balustrade staircase rises to the first floor which presents three bedrooms and a bathroom. Two balconies with a south and westerly aspect can also be accessed from the first floor with partial sea views. Another double bedroom and a shower room/dressing room occupy the second floor which offers scope for further development; perhaps a luxury master suite with sea views?This individual property provides an exceptionally rare blank canvas to create the dream family home by the seaside.Externally, the property boasts a large garden with a westerly aspect, enjoying sunshine throughout the afternoon and offering plenty of room for the children to run around with more than enough for the adults to entertain from.Take advantage of this truly 'one off' opportunity and call the exclusive sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies on 01227 367441 to arrange you viewing appointment.Location:The property is situated just off the Western Esplanade, a premier location in Herne Bay which is a popular coastal town benefitting 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 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 Javelin service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins). The property 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 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.

Enclosed Porch   7' 2 x 5' 9 widening to 12'2 (2.19m x 1.76m)
Glazed painted wood double front entrance door to enclosed porch. Quary tiled floor. Leaded light colour glazed windows and fanlights.

Entrance Hall   
Painted wood front entrance door with glazed panels. Dado rail. Picture rail. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Radiator. Thermostat control for central heating (individual thermostats to most radiators). Balustrade staircase leading to first floor.

Lounge   16' 1 x 10' 11 (4.91m x 3.33m)
Attractive fireplace with open hearth with wood mantelpiece and surround. Picture rail. Cornice ceiling. Ceiling rose. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Window to side. Radiator.

Dining Room   16' 0 into bay x 10' 10 (4.88m x 3.31m)
Attractive feature fireplace with open hearth and wood surround. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Picture rail. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Window to side.

Family Room   11' 10 x 10' 10 (3.61m x 3.31m)
Attractive cast iron fireplace with open hearth. Ceiling rose. Cornice ceiling. Picture rail. Window to rear. Radiator. French double doors to conservatory.

Conservatory   26' 1 x 12' 6 (7.96m x 3.81m)
Windows to front, side and rear overlooking garden. Two radiators. UPVC double glazed door to front garden.

Kitchen   12' 0 x 10' 10 (3.66m x 3.31m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Inset double bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Inset gas hob with extractor cooker hood above and built-in fan assisted electric oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Two windows to side. Large larder cupboard. Door to utility room.

Utility Room   12' 10 max x 8' 4 max (3.92m x 2.54m)
Base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Work surfaces. Radiator. Two windows to rear. Plumbing for washing machine, Wall mounted combination Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Stable-styled door to rear. Personal door to garage. Door to wc.

WC   
Close coupled wc. Window to side. Radiator.

Landing   17' 2 x 5' 8 (5.24m x 1.73m)
Window to rear. Balustrade staircase leading to second floor. Radiator. Double door to front balcony.

Front Balcony   
Roofed balcony with views over garden and sea glimpses. Westerly facing.

Master Bedroom   16' 0 into bay x 10' 11 (4.88m x 3.33m)
Bay window to front overlooking garden and sea glimpses. Two radiators. Cornice ceiling. Window to side with sea glimpses. Cast iron fireplace. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite   10' 1 x 3' 6 (3.08m x 1.07m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled wc. Radiator. Tiled walls. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Light and shaver point.

Bedroom Two   16' 1 into bay x 10' 1 + alcove (4.91m x 3.08m)
Bay window to front overlooking garden with sea glimpses. Built-in cupboard. Radiator. Cornice ceiling.

Bedroom Three   11' 11 x 10' 10 (3.64m x 3.31m)
Window to side and rear. Radiator. Door to side balcony.

Side Balcony   27' 0 x 4' 2 (8.23m x 1.27m)
Sea glimpses. Southerly facing.

Bathroom   10' 10 x 8' 0 (3.31m x 2.44m)
Suite in white comprising freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled wc. Radiator. Two windows to side. Tiled floor. Window to rear.

2nd Floor Landing   


Bedroom Four   15' 5 x 13' 9 (4.7m x 4.2m)
Windows to side. Built-in eaves wardrobe. Radiator.

Dressing Room/Shower Room   13' 10 x 9' 9 (4.22m x 2.98m)
Two windows to side with sea views. Two built-in double wardrobes with cupboards above. Radiators. Suite in white comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled wc. Large eaves storage cupboard. Additional eaves cupboard. Access to loft.

Attached Garage   15' 7 x 8' 5 (4.75m x 2.57m)
Remote electrically operated roller door. Power and light.

Enclosed Front Garden   48' 0 x 60' 0 (14.64m x 18.29m)
Border fence and hedge to front and side. Mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub beds. Large paved patio. Westerly aspect.

Side   41' 0 x 9' 0 (12.5m x 2.75m)
Mainly laid to paving. Two sheds. Outside tap. Enclosed with fencing.

Side Garden   8' 8 x 42' 0 (2.65m x 12.81m)
Mainly laid to paving. Enclosed with fencing. Southerly aspect.

Rear Driveway   22' 0 x 16' 0 (6.71m x 4.88m)
Double gates to drive. Laid to paving.

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 utility room and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are generally of painted timber sash windows. UPVC double glazed window to bedroom four

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 F. The amount payable under tax band F for the year 2019/2020 is £2573.49.

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 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 September 2019

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