House For Sale £1,000,000
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent

Belmont House is a stylish Victorian property which offers charm in abundance with characteristics including a stone portico, sash and bay windows and decorative fasciae; the interior features picture rails, ornate cornicing and original Victorian fireplaces. The accommodation is bright and airy with relaxed living spaces and the walled garden provides shelter and privacy. The two-bed annexe is ideal for extended family or additional income via holiday lets. The property is set in the heart of town and conveniently located on the main street through Whitstable, next to a popular gastropub.

The elegant drawing room has wonderfully tall ceilings and benefits from French doors to the garden, whilst the adjacent dining room offers a sociable setting for hosting family and friends. Fitted with sleek white cabinetry, topped with stone work surfaces, the kitchen includes integrated appliances and units which create a divide to the sky-lit breakfast area, which is set alongside glazed bi-folding doors offering a seamless link to the garden. To the front of the house, the family room provides a separate retreat. A useful cloakroom and two store rooms complete the accommodation on this level.

The spacious first floor landing gives access to the principal bedroom which has a contemporary en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, one benefitting from an en suite shower room. There is also a well-appointed family bathroom and a separate WC.

A further staircase rises to a useful loft room on the second floor.

THE ANNEXE
An inner hall from the kitchen links through to the two bedroom annexe which is beautifully presented and enjoys an outlook over the garden. There is separate access to the front.

An area of hardstanding to the front of the property allows parking for several cars. A trellised fence with gate to the side provides a route to the entrance to the annexe.

The rear, walled garden is well-maintained, with an area of lawn framed by brick-edged planted borders filled with colourful, floral and scented perennial plants, shrubs, architectural yucca and a pineapple palm. A large paved terrace adjoins the back of the house and extends alongside the annexe offering opportunities for outdoor dining, sitting and relaxation whilst enjoying the south-westerly aspect.

The popular seaside town of Whitstable offers a variety of shops, bars and restaurants; the town is noted for its working harbour and oysters. Leisure amenities include water sports, swimming pool, galleries and Whitstable Castle.

Road links via the A299 Thanet Way give easy access to the M2 for travel to London and beyond. Whitstable station provides frequent links to London Victoria and St Pancras. There is a good array of schooling in the area, with Canterbury offering further amenities.