Grasmere Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5

This large imposing property sits within its own wrap around grounds, offering privacy in this superb residence which has been sympathetically extended and improved to offer plenty of additional space for any sized family to enjoy and offering flexibility to suit whatever your living requirements.

You can make great use of the modern open plan living style but there are extra rooms for some private space too, but wherever you are this is a property with plenty of light and space throughout.

Enter into the property grounds with access through a wooden gate, down a gravelled entrance into the spacious driveway which also has a double aspect garage and plenty of parking for several cars.

At the front of the property is an impressive porch, then the front door opens into the foyer with double doors leading through to the main hall, off which the principal reception rooms are accessed, and the staircase to the first floor.

Across from the hallway is the large open plan kitchen, with an impressive number of units with granite or wood worktops, Neff integrated appliances including two ovens and gas hobs, wine fridge and integrated microwave.

There is plenty of room to socialise on the bar stools or the large family sofa area, so a great space for entertaining with double doors to bring the outside area into play. There is a great utility room with more units and a useful sink. To finish off the ground floor there is also a study and a downstairs cloakroom.

The double aspect sitting room is large with a feature fireplace and double doors leading out to the garden and there is also the entrance through to the conservatory with its pitched glass roof and yet more access to the outside. To the other end of the property is the large dining room overlooking the rear terrace and garden beyond.

The large stairway leads from the hallway and opens up to an impressive landing space, currently with a piano placed there, but with the light streaming in could be used for a studio area, or just a great place to have some reading and relaxation time.

The main bedroom is double aspect with lovely views to the garden and out to the front of the property, there is an enviable dressing room and a large en suite bathroom.

There are three further bedrooms, all generous in size, and one has a beautiful en suite shower, and there is an impressive family bathroom.

Outside to the front of the property is a large area of garden, laid to lawn with a central bed with various trees and shrubs. High hedging and trees surround the plot, giving excellent levels of privacy.

A stone terrace wraps around the back of the house and to each side, giving great areas for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. To the rear of the property is the fabulous garden with a large area laid to lawn, with borders on all sides to enjoy some variety and colour throughout the year.

Grasmere Road is in a sought after location within the village of Chestfield, a small residential area, and the property is just a short stroll from a golf course, and 14th Century barn housing a pub and restaurant.

The village is well served by Chestfield and Swalecliffe railway station offering fast and frequent services to London Victoria (approximately 89mins) and high speed links to London St Pancras (approximately 80 mins). Chestfield Medical Centre, supermarkets and a bus route are also easily accessible.

Whitstable town centre is approximately 3 miles distant offering a good range of amenities including water sports facilities and restaurants to suit all tastes. Whitstable has a colourful high street, shingle beaches and many eateries and independent shops and famous for its working harbour and oysters, celebrated at the annual July Whitstable Oyster Festival. There is an abundance of water sport facilities and art galleries within the area. The popular Crab and Winkle Way offers a great walking and cycle route through woods and countryside.

Approximately 7 miles north of the historical city of Canterbury, with an extensive range of all amenities and only about 60 miles from central London.

Whitstable station offers High Speed commuter train services to St Pancras (1 hr 12 mins), and trains to London Victoria and Cannon Street. Further High Speed services are available from Canterbury West and Faversham.

There are good road links via the A299 Thanet Way which offers easy access to the M2 for travel to London and beyond.

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Rayham House is accessed via a long gravelled driveway with an electric five bar wooden gate opening into the spacious driveway, which provides ample off-street parking in addition to the triple detached garage.

The front door opens into the foyer with double doors leading through to the main hall, off which the principal reception rooms are accessed. The double aspect sitting room has double doors leading out to the garden and through to the conservatory. The dining room again has doors leading out to the rear terrace and garden beyond. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with a range of Neff appliances, the utility room houses the boiler and provides space for all white goods. The ground floor is completed by a double aspect family room, study and a cloakroom.

The first floor opens into a fabulously light landing/study area. The master suite is double aspect with lovely views to the garden and out to the front of the property and the sea in the distance. There are three further bedrooms, one en suite, all of generous size and the family bathroom.

Tankerton is a sought after residential area in the popular seaside town of Whitstable. The High Street has an excellent range of shops and facilities, and Whitstable offers a diverse range of independent shops, restaurants and schools. More extensive amenities can be found in Canterbury. Whitstable station offers High Speed commuter train services to St Pancras (1 hr 12 mins), and trains to London Victoria and Cannon Street. Further High Speed services are available from Canterbury West and Faversham.

To the front of the property is a large area of garden, laid to lawn with a central bed with various trees and shrubs. High hedging and trees surround the plot, giving excellent levels of privacy. A stone terrace wraps around the back of the house and to each side, giving masses of space for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. The fabulous south facing garden to the rear is primarily laid to lawn, with deep herbaceous borders on all sides giving year round colour and interest.