Preston Parade, Whitstable

Nestled in an idyllic setting within a private estate, this detached family home offers a harmonious blend of comfort, space and elegance making it an ideal family retreat. The well-designed accommodation begins with a spacious hallway leading to a bright and airy dining room and a lounge that opens into the family room, all bathed in natural light from large windows and French doors that open onto the south-facing rear garden. The ground floor also features a kitchen, utility room and cloakroom.

Upstairs, the property boasts four generously sized bedrooms providing ample space for family and guests. The principal bedroom includes a spacious en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes while a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

The rear garden is sizeable featuring a large south-facing patio area and access to the attached double garage with electric roller doors at both the front and rear. The property also offers substantial off-road parking secured by gates and a feature border wall. The current owners have drawn up plans for a balcony at the front of the property to maximize its seaside location; these plans can be passed on to the new owners for potential approval by the Local Authority.

Located in the sought-after Preston Parade within the Granville Cliff Estate, less than a minute's walk to the Estate's private beach, this home is less than 30 minutes' walk along the beach to the harbour town of Whitstable. It is conveniently positioned near Joy Lane Primary School and local shopping facilities. A bus service also provides easy access to Whitstable, approximately 1.2 miles away by road and known for its unique shops, eateries and water sports, and to the Cathedral City of Canterbury, about 6.7 miles away. Whitstable mainline railway station, approximately 1.6 miles from the property, offers frequent services to London Victoria, taking around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Purchase of this property would include the re-issue of a share held by the current owner in the Granville Cliff Estate Company Ltd. The Estate has a current annual service charge of £100.

Enclosed Porch
Composite front entrance door to enclosed porch. Tiled flooring.

Entrance Hall
Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door. Radiator. Stairs leading to first floor. Laminate flooring.

Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Tiled walls. Chrome heated towel rail. Frosted window to side. Tiled flooring.

Lounge - 22' 10 x 12' 6 (6.96m x 3.81m)
Feature fireplace housing log burning stove. Window to front. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

Dining Room - 12' 7 x 8' 6 (3.84m x 2.6m)
Window to front. Radiator. Door to kitchen. Laminate flooring.

Family Room - 18' 8 x 12' 9 (5.69m x 3.89m)
Window to rear. Underfloor heating. Laminate flooring. French doors to rear garden.

Kitchen - 11' 9 x 9' 1 (3.59m x 2.77m)
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 stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and built- in fan assisted electric oven below. Integrated dishwasher. Window to rear. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Door to Utility Room.

Utility Room - 9' 11 x 5' 4 (3.03m x 1.63m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Radiator. Window to rear. Integrated washing machine. Wall mounted gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Tiled flooring. Door to rear garden.

Landing - 10' 11 x 8' 11 (3.33m x 2.72m)
Access via loft ladder to insulated and partly boarded loft with light. Radiator. Airing cupboard with shelves housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

Bedroom 1 - 12' 8 x 10' 7 (3.87m x 3.23m)
Window to rear. Built-in wardrobe with shelves and hanging space. Radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite - 7' 5 x 6' 1 (2.27m x 1.86m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and separate electric shower unit over bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 - 12' 8 x 9' 8 (3.87m x 2.95m)
Window to front. Built-in wardrobe with shelves and hanging space. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 10' 8 x 8' 8 (3.26m x 2.65m)
Window to front. Built-in wardrobe with shelves and hanging space. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 9' 9 x 7' 1 (2.98m x 2.16m)
Window to rear. Radiator.

Bathroom - 5' 10 x 4' 11 (1.78m x 1.5m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and separate shower unit over bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Window to front. Tile flooring.

Double Garage - 17' 6 x 15' 1 (5.34m x 4.6m)
Attached double garage. Remote electrically operated up and over doors.

Front Garden
Border wall to front. Mainly laid to tarmac driveway extending to the front of the property and garage providing off road parking.

Rear Garden
Mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area. Decked seating area. Gated vehicle and 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 the Utility Room 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 E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2024/2025 is £2,684.94.

Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only 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.
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