3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

In a prime sea facing location, this substantial detached bungalow stands on a generous plot with a wide frontage measuring in the region of 80ft and an overall depth in the region of 140ft. The property enjoys bright and spacious accommodation which has been designed to maximise the beautiful westerly aspect over the bay. The current owners have made many improvements to the property which is now presented in a smart contemporary style including the installation of a high specification kitchen, a sleek modern shower room and block paved driveways. The accommodation is arranged to provide a sea facing conservatory opening to the entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility area, three bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and a bathroom. There is also a double garage and single garage. To the rear of the house is a delightful garden which also commands views over the bungalow and to the sea.

LOCATION:
In the much sought after Hampton area of Herne Bay, a town which benefits from a good range of local facilities including retail outlets, educational and recreational facilities including nearby rowing and sailing clubs and the pier which houses a well regarded fitness centre. The town also offers a mainline railway station providing fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85 minutes). Further local shopping and recreational facilities can be found at Whitstable (approximately 5 miles distant). The City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, cultural and leisure 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.

FRONT GARDEN: 80' 0 x 40' 0 (24.38m x 12.19m).
The garden to the front of the property sits behind a low brick wall and is laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with a central border of mixed shrubs. Two block paved driveways provide access to both garages to either side of the property and off road parking for a number of vehicles. Steps lead to:-

CONSERVATORY: 10' 1 x 8' 7 (3.07m x 2.62m).
Entered via a UPVC and double glazed door with UPVC and double glazed windows to all sides enjoying panoramic views of the sea. Polycarbonate roof. Door to:-

ENTRANCE HALL: 14' 11 x 13' 6 (4.55m x 4.11m) at maximum points.
Entered via a UPVC and double glazed door. Built-in airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder. Engineered Oak floorboards. Access to loft space. Radiator. Doors to:-

SITTING ROOM: 18' 5 x 12' 10 (5.61m x 3.91m) at maximum points.
Modern wall hung electric fire. Engineered Oak floorboards. UPVC and double glazed windows to front and side enjoying panoramic views of the sea. Radiators. Door to:-

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: 16' 4 x 16' 1 (4.98m x 4.90m) at maximum points.
Measurements inclusive of an extensive range of contemporary base cupboard and drawer units in a high gloss finish and incorporating two integrated 'eye level' electric Zanussi ovens. Two integrated freezers. Integrated fridge and recess for a further fridge. Recess and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Square edged polished granite work surfaces inset with 1½ bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap above. Central island incorporating various soft close drawers in a high gloss contemporary finish with square edged polished granite work surface inset with four burner electric hob. Co-ordinating range of wall cupboards. UPVC and double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator. Door to:-

UTILITY AREA: 10' 1 x 8' 7 (3.07m x 2.62m).
Range of base cupboard and drawer units. UPVC and double glazed windows to all sides. Polycarbonate roof. UPVC and double glazed doors giving access to side.

BEDROOM 1: 13' 7 x 11' 2 (4.14m x 3.40m) at maximum points.
UPVC and double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 6' 10 x 4' 9 (5.13m x 1.45m).
Twin sized shower unit with mains fed shower attachment. Low level W.C. Glass wash basin on glass work surface. Tiled floor. Obscured UPVC and double glazed window to rear. Heated towel rack.

BEDROOM 2: 13' 11 x 13' 11 (4.24m x 4.24m) inclusive of storage cupboard.
UPVC and double glazed windows to front enjoying panoramic views of the sea. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 10' 7 x 8' 2 (3.23m x 2.49m) plus depth of storage cupboard.
UPVC and double glazed window to conservatory enjoying panoramic views of the sea. Radiator.

BATHROOM: 6' 7 x 6' 4 (2.01m x 1.93m)
Panelled bath with tiled surround and taps above. Electric shower. Low level W.C. Pedestal wash basin. Tiled flooring. Obscured UPVC and double glazed window to rear. Radiator.

REAR GARDEN: 80' 0 x 60' 0 (24.38m x 18.29m).
Directly to the rear of the property is an area of block paving giving access to both garages and a hot tub which is housed within a purpose made timber framed room. Access to the front of the property is via a paved pathway and a personal gate to the side. The remainder of the garden is enclosed by timber panelled fencing and laid to lawn with a pond and various areas of planting. There is a further patio area to the side of the bungalow accessed from the utility area. Outside lighting. Outside tap.

BOILER ROOM:
Housing Worcester gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating.

SINGLE GARAGE: 17' 4 x 8' 11 (5.28m x 2.72m).
Power and lighting. Up and over door to front. Personal door to rear garden.

DOUBLE GARAGE: 17' 3 x 16' 11 (5.26m x 5.16m).
Power and lighting. Electric up and over door. Door giving access to rear garden.

COUNCIL TAX:
We are advised by the Valuation Office (www.voa.gov.uk) that the property is currently within Council Tax Band E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2011/2012 is £1,751.52.