House For Sale £899,950
First time to the market in almost 40 years, this characterful Coast Guard Cottage built circa 1851 boasts charming features and beautiful sea views from every room of the property. Situated on the end terrace, the property benefits from a secluded position with a 112ft side garden giving plenty of scope for the future along with brick built outbuildings that were previously used as washrooms when the cottage was in full use by the Coast Guard and detached double garages. The current accommodation comprises entrance hall, dining room leading to the 'L' shaped living room with French doors to the front garden, kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom. Stairs lead to the first floor where there are four double bedrooms all with fitted wash hand basins and separate WC. There is a small set of stairs leading to the observatory where you can enjoy panoramic sea views from the comfort of the observatory or out on the balcony. Situated in a popular location with local shopping facilities and mainline railway station available just under a mile away. Bus services are approximately 525 yards away in St. Johns Road to central Tankerton (approx. 1.7 miles), Harbour Town of Whitstable (approx. 2.8miles), Herne Bay (approx. 3 miles) and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx.7.3 miles).
Enclosed Porch
Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch.
Entrance Hall
Painted wood front entrance door. Radiator. Tiled flooring.
Bathroom 7' 7 x 5' 9 (2.32m x 1.76m)
Suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Laminate flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 16' 10 x 9' 11 (5.14m x 3.03m)
The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Inset gas hob with extractor cooker hood above and built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Window to rear. Pantry with plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Downlighters. Tiled flooring. Door providing access to rear garden.
Dining Room 14' 7 x 11' 11 (4.45m x 3.64m)
Feature fireplace. Window to side with sea views. Radiator.
'L' Shaped Living Room 24' 10 max x 19' 4 max (7.57m x 5.9m)
Feature brick fireplace. Windows to front with sea views. Radiator. French doors to front garden.
Bedroom 1 11' 10 x 9' 10 (3.61m x 3m)
Windows to front and side with sea views. Built-in cupboard. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Bedroom 2 11' 11 x 10' 1 (3.64m x 3.08m)
Window to rear. Cupboard housing gas boiler and immersion housing supplying hot water and central heating. Radiator. Access via loft ladder to insulated and partially boarded loft.
Bedroom 3 12' 11 x 9' 0 (3.94m x 2.75m)
Window to front with sea views. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 9' 5 x 8' 10 (2.88m x 2.7m)
Window to side with sea views. Built-in cupboards with shelves and hanging space and bed bridging unit above providing additional storage space. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
WC
Suite comprising close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring.
Observatory 11' 10 x 11' 4 (3.61m x 3.46m)
Windows to front, side and rear with panoramic sea views. Door to balcony.
Front Garden 74' 0 x 27' 0 (22.595m x 8.344m)
Border fence to front. Mainly laid to lawn.
Side Garden 106' 0 x 112' 0 (32.35m x 34.17m)
Mainly laid to lawn. Vehicle access. Tarmac driveway extending to the side of the property providing off road parking. Enclosed with fencing.
Rear Garden 22' 0 x 27' 0 (6.755m x 8.37m)
Mainly laid to paved area. Outbuildings. Outside tap. Outside lighting. 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 Bedroom 2 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 C. The amount payable under tax band C for the year 2023/2024 is £1,864.53.
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 10th March 2023
Enclosed Porch
Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch.
Entrance Hall
Painted wood front entrance door. Radiator. Tiled flooring.
Bathroom 7' 7 x 5' 9 (2.32m x 1.76m)
Suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Laminate flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 16' 10 x 9' 11 (5.14m x 3.03m)
The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Inset gas hob with extractor cooker hood above and built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Window to rear. Pantry with plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Downlighters. Tiled flooring. Door providing access to rear garden.
Dining Room 14' 7 x 11' 11 (4.45m x 3.64m)
Feature fireplace. Window to side with sea views. Radiator.
'L' Shaped Living Room 24' 10 max x 19' 4 max (7.57m x 5.9m)
Feature brick fireplace. Windows to front with sea views. Radiator. French doors to front garden.
Bedroom 1 11' 10 x 9' 10 (3.61m x 3m)
Windows to front and side with sea views. Built-in cupboard. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Bedroom 2 11' 11 x 10' 1 (3.64m x 3.08m)
Window to rear. Cupboard housing gas boiler and immersion housing supplying hot water and central heating. Radiator. Access via loft ladder to insulated and partially boarded loft.
Bedroom 3 12' 11 x 9' 0 (3.94m x 2.75m)
Window to front with sea views. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 9' 5 x 8' 10 (2.88m x 2.7m)
Window to side with sea views. Built-in cupboards with shelves and hanging space and bed bridging unit above providing additional storage space. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
WC
Suite comprising close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring.
Observatory 11' 10 x 11' 4 (3.61m x 3.46m)
Windows to front, side and rear with panoramic sea views. Door to balcony.
Front Garden 74' 0 x 27' 0 (22.595m x 8.344m)
Border fence to front. Mainly laid to lawn.
Side Garden 106' 0 x 112' 0 (32.35m x 34.17m)
Mainly laid to lawn. Vehicle access. Tarmac driveway extending to the side of the property providing off road parking. Enclosed with fencing.
Rear Garden 22' 0 x 27' 0 (6.755m x 8.37m)
Mainly laid to paved area. Outbuildings. Outside tap. Outside lighting. 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 Bedroom 2 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 C. The amount payable under tax band C for the year 2023/2024 is £1,864.53.
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 10th March 2023
