Key Points

Property Information

Occupying a prominent corner position in the heart of the village of Chestfield is this imposing detached residence with the benefit of a self-contained annex and situated within a short stroll of the 18 hole golf course and the 14th Century barn converted to Public House/Restaurant. This stunning home is thought to have been built in the late 1920's and has been maintained to a high standard in keeping with the charm and character of its era which you will appreciate immediately you step inside. The impressive reception entrance hall gives access to all the primary rooms along with staircase to first floor. The elegant sitting room has triple aspect and a fireplace housing log burning stove, the breakfast room opens to the kitchen and for those more formal meals there is a large separate dining room with dual aspect. There is an additional entrance hall positioned off the driveway conveniently giving access to kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, workshop and communicating door to annex. To the first floor are four bedrooms, en-suite, family bath/shower room and additional wash room with WC. The self-contained annex comprises open plan living space with fitted kitchen, one bedroom, shower room and benefits from its own private outside space. The property stands on a large established corner plot with gardens wrapping round with natural screening and ample parking is provided to the front. Bus services are available 100 yards away in Chestfield Road to surrounding towns and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx. 6.1 miles). The quaint Harbour Town of Whitstable is approximately 2.4 miles and benefits from a variety of individual shops and seafood restaurants, for which the town has become renowned, together with a range of recreational and water sports facilities. Tankerton seafront and slopes with its array of colourful beach huts is approx. 1.2 miles. Chestfield mainline railway station, the doctors' surgery and Sainsbury's are just over half a mile.

 

Reception Entrance Hall 14' 4 x 9' 10 (4.37m x 3m )

Stained wood front entrance door. Large glazed side panels. Radiator. Plate rack. Understairs storage cupboard. Cloaks cupboard. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Varnished floorboards.

 

Lounge/Diner 20' 0 x 14' 0 (6.1m x 4.27m )

Feature brick fireplace housing log burning stove. Windows to side and rear overlooking garden. Three radiators. French double doors to front garden. Picture rail.

 

Dining Room 13' 11 plus recess x 11' 10 (4.25m plus recess x 3.61m )

Window to side. Radiator. French double doors to front garden.

 

Breakfast Room 11' 9 x 9' 6 (3.59m x 2.9m )

Serving hatch to Dining Room. Window to side. Radiator. Varnished floorboards. Built-in dresser unit with cupboard and drawers. Opening to kitchen.

 

Kitchen 14' 5 plus recess x 10' 5 (4.4m plus recess x 3.18m )

Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Inset gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Plumbing for dishwasher. Window to side overlooking garden. Tiled floor. Door to rear porch.

 

Rear Porch

Stable door to rear garden. Tiled floor.

 

Second Entrance Hall

Stained wood entrance door. Window to front. Radiator. Doors to Workshop, utility room and cloakroom. Communication door to annex and access to kitchen.

 

Cloakroom

Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Radiator. Window to rear. Tiled floor.

 

Utility Room 7' 7 x 5' 1 (2.32m x 1.55m )

Work surface with inset single drainer sink unit and cupboard below. Partially tiled walls. Radiator. Window to rear overlooking garden. Built-in cupboard with shelves. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Tiled floor.

 

Workshop 9' 3 x 5' 6 (2.82m x 1.68m )

Velux window. Power and light.

 

Landing

Window to rear. Radiator. Airing cupboard with shelves housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater. Picture rail.

 

Bedroom 1 12' 6 plus wardrobes x 12' 0 (3.81m plus wardrobes x 3.66m )

Window to front and side overlooking garden. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Picture rail.

 

Bedroom 2 11' 1 x 9' 10 plus wardrobes (3.38m x 3m plus wardrobes)

Window to front overlooking garage. Complete wall of fitted wardrobes. Radiator.

 

Bedroom 3 12' 4 x 10' 6 (3.76m x 3.21m )

Window to front and side overlooking garden. Walk-in wardrobe. Radiator. Picture rail. Access via loft ladder to insulated and boarded loft with light. Door to en-suite.

 

En-Suite to Bedroom 3 4' 11 x 4' 4 (1.5m x 1.33m )

Suite in white comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Tiled walls. Extractor fan.

 

Bedroom 4 9' 0 max x 8' 0 (2.75m max x 2.44m )

Window to side overlooking garden. Radiator.

 

Family Bathroom 9' 6 x 8' 3 (2.9m x 2.52m )

Suite in white comprising panelled corner bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards below and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted windows to side. Extractor fan.

 

Additional WC/Wash Room

Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Window to rear. Radiator. Tiled walls.

 

Front Garden

Mainly laid to lawn with variety of shrubs, bushes and flower beds. Screened by mature hedging and trees.
Driveway providing ample off road parking. Tiled Lychgate giving pedestrian access to front garden.

 

Side and Rear Garden

Beautiful natural screening providing a good level of privacy. Mainly laid to lawn with wide variety of flower and shrub beds, mature hedging and trees. Large paved patio area. Seating area. Greenhouse. Timber shed.

 

Self Contained Annex

 

Entrance Hall to Annex

Tiled floor. Radiator. Window to rear. Stairs to first floor.

 

Open Plan Living Area 16' 9 max x 12' 8 (5.11m max x 3.87m )

Two dormer windows to side overlooking garden. Window to front. Radiator. Range of wall and base units. Breakfast bar area. Work surface. Inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Inset electric hob with electric oven below. Partially tiled walls.

 

Bedroom 9' 10 x 7' 1 (3m x 2.16m )

Window to side. Built-in wardrobe. Fitted cupboard. Electric heater. Door to shower room.

 

Shower Room 6' 11 x 2' 11 (2.11m x 0.89m )

Suite in white comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Window to front. Tiled walls. Heated towel rail.

 

Annex Garden

Mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. Paved seating area.

 

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 mainly of painted timber frames and 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 main property is currently within Council Tax Band F. The amount payable under tax band F for the year 2023/2024 is £3,081.81. The Annex is currently within Council Tax Band A. The amount payable under tax band A for the year 2023/2024 is £1,426.07.

 

Other Information

We are advised that the original property was underpinned in the 1990's.

 

 

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. <br />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. <br />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. <br />For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 29th September 2023.