Harcourt Drive, Herne Bay
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Contemporary 'Upside-Down' Beach Style Home
- Spectacular Sea Views Over Hampton Bay
- Four Double Bedrooms (Three En-Suite)
- Beautifully Landscaped 57' (17.33m) Rear Garden
- Sea Facing Sun Terrace
- 35 Solar Panels, 14kw Battery & EV Charging Point
- Impressive Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen & Dining Area
- Presented In Impeccable Order
- Desirable Location Just Yards From The Beach
- Resin Bound Driveway Providing Ample Parking
Description
Watch the sun go down over Hampton Bay and Thames Estuary beyond from this striking contemporary home which commands an elevated position with stunning sea views that can only be envied.
Cleverly designed to maximise the coastal vista, living accommodation is at first floor level with a spectacular 26' x 25' (7.9m x 7.85m) open plan living, kitchen and dining area which creates an extremely sociable space with west-facing picture windows capturing those incredible sea views. Whatever the weather, the view each day is as captivating as the last. Unrivalled sunsets, dramatic storms - a living moving picture you will see it all from here.
The high specification kitchen is well arranged, packed with designer appliances and features stunning Corian work surfaces - you will not want for more. A south-west facing roof terrace is just off the kitchen and is the perfect vantage point to enjoy the views at breakfast. A WC and utility room complete the impressive first floor.
Four double bedrooms are downstairs, with three providing en-suite facilities. The main bedroom has an attractive bay window and original herringbone flooring, echoing the property's 1940's roots.
The beautiful rear garden has been professionally landscaped and offers various areas to enjoy the sunshine and entertain. A large cabin has power and provides further potential for those who may need to work from home but also be away from the main house. A resin bounded driveway provides ample off-road parking and includes an EV charging point.
The owners have fully embraced an 'Eco-take' during development over their 10 year tenure with an impressive 35 Solar panel array, two air source heat pump and 14kw storage home battery system delivering a virtually year round free energy generation of a huge 8.5 - 9 megawatts annually.
Take advantage of this 'one off' lifestyle opportunity and call the exclusive sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies to arrange your viewing appointment.
Location:
Harcourt Drive is situated just off the Western Esplanade in Hampton, a premier location in Herne Bay which is a popular coastal town benefitting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities. There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed Javelin service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins). The property also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network. The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, theatre and cultural 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.
Entrance Hall
Double glazed composite front entrance door. Original herringbone parquet flooring. Power points. Staircase leading to first floor.
Bedroom One - 23' 7 x 16' 5 (Narrowing to 8.9) (7.19m x 5.01m)
Bay window to front with partial sea views. Built-in wardrobe. Power points. LED downlighters. Original herringbone parquet flooring. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite To Bedroom One - 8' 6 x 6' 5 (2.6m x 1.83m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath & shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Underfloor heating. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. LED downlighters. Tiled flooring Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 12' 9 x 11' 2 (3.89m x 3.41m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points. Patio doors opening to rear garden.
En-Suite to Bedroom Two - 6' 5 x 5' 5 (1.96m x 1.66m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Separate shower unit over bath with screen to side. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC. Underfloor heating. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. LED downlighters. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Three - 11' 0 x 8' 3 (3.36m x 2.52m)
Windows to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Downlighters. French doors opening to rear garden.
En-suite To Bedroom Three - 5' 7 x 3' 8 (1.71m x 1.12m)
Suite in white comprising shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Four - 8' 11 x 8' 6 (2.72m x 2.6m)
Windows with French doors opening to rear garden. Power points.
First Floor
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen & Dining Area - 25' 11 x 25' 9 (7.9m x 7.85m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of base units arranged on one wall with additional units arranged across a dwarf wall. 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Corian work surfaces. Inset AEG induction hob with AEG eye level fan assisted electric ovens. Integrated AEG dishwasher & Zanussi fridge/freezer. Picture windows to front overlooking Hampton Bay. Power points. LED downlighters. Air conditioning unit. Karndean flooring. Bi-folding doors opening to balcony.
Cloakroom - 4' 4 x 2' 7 (1.33m x 0.79m)
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring.
Utility Room - 7' 11 x 4' 4 (2.42m x 1.22m)
Range of matching base units. Work surfaces. Power points. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled flooring.
Rear Garden - 52' 0 x 56' 10 (15.86m x 17.33m)
The rear garden has a large paved terrace with steps up to an expanse of lawn with established flower beds and stream water feature. Large decked seating area. Summer House with power. Spiral staircase leading to a sun terrace with fantastic views of the sea.
Summer House - 19' 5 x 13' 0 (5.92m x 3.97m)
Partially insulated timber built summer house with windows to side. Power points and light.
Front Garden & Driveway - 52' 6 x 25' 1 (16m x 7.64m)
Landscaped front garden with a resin bound driveway providing ample off-road parking with an EV charging point.
Store Room (Former Garage) - 5' 5 x 6' 9 (1.66m x 2.06m)
Electric roller door to front.
Non-Approved Property Details
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 air source pumps and 'eco' electric 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 C. The amount payable under tax band C for the year 2026/2027 is £2,131.55.
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. 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure.
Cleverly designed to maximise the coastal vista, living accommodation is at first floor level with a spectacular 26' x 25' (7.9m x 7.85m) open plan living, kitchen and dining area which creates an extremely sociable space with west-facing picture windows capturing those incredible sea views. Whatever the weather, the view each day is as captivating as the last. Unrivalled sunsets, dramatic storms - a living moving picture you will see it all from here.
The high specification kitchen is well arranged, packed with designer appliances and features stunning Corian work surfaces - you will not want for more. A south-west facing roof terrace is just off the kitchen and is the perfect vantage point to enjoy the views at breakfast. A WC and utility room complete the impressive first floor.
Four double bedrooms are downstairs, with three providing en-suite facilities. The main bedroom has an attractive bay window and original herringbone flooring, echoing the property's 1940's roots.
The beautiful rear garden has been professionally landscaped and offers various areas to enjoy the sunshine and entertain. A large cabin has power and provides further potential for those who may need to work from home but also be away from the main house. A resin bounded driveway provides ample off-road parking and includes an EV charging point.
The owners have fully embraced an 'Eco-take' during development over their 10 year tenure with an impressive 35 Solar panel array, two air source heat pump and 14kw storage home battery system delivering a virtually year round free energy generation of a huge 8.5 - 9 megawatts annually.
Take advantage of this 'one off' lifestyle opportunity and call the exclusive sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies to arrange your viewing appointment.
Location:
Harcourt Drive is situated just off the Western Esplanade in Hampton, a premier location in Herne Bay which is a popular coastal town benefitting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities. There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed Javelin service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins). The property also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network. The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, theatre and cultural 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.
Entrance Hall
Double glazed composite front entrance door. Original herringbone parquet flooring. Power points. Staircase leading to first floor.
Bedroom One - 23' 7 x 16' 5 (Narrowing to 8.9) (7.19m x 5.01m)
Bay window to front with partial sea views. Built-in wardrobe. Power points. LED downlighters. Original herringbone parquet flooring. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite To Bedroom One - 8' 6 x 6' 5 (2.6m x 1.83m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath & shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Underfloor heating. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. LED downlighters. Tiled flooring Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 12' 9 x 11' 2 (3.89m x 3.41m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points. Patio doors opening to rear garden.
En-Suite to Bedroom Two - 6' 5 x 5' 5 (1.96m x 1.66m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Separate shower unit over bath with screen to side. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC. Underfloor heating. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. LED downlighters. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Three - 11' 0 x 8' 3 (3.36m x 2.52m)
Windows to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Downlighters. French doors opening to rear garden.
En-suite To Bedroom Three - 5' 7 x 3' 8 (1.71m x 1.12m)
Suite in white comprising shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Four - 8' 11 x 8' 6 (2.72m x 2.6m)
Windows with French doors opening to rear garden. Power points.
First Floor
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen & Dining Area - 25' 11 x 25' 9 (7.9m x 7.85m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of base units arranged on one wall with additional units arranged across a dwarf wall. 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Corian work surfaces. Inset AEG induction hob with AEG eye level fan assisted electric ovens. Integrated AEG dishwasher & Zanussi fridge/freezer. Picture windows to front overlooking Hampton Bay. Power points. LED downlighters. Air conditioning unit. Karndean flooring. Bi-folding doors opening to balcony.
Cloakroom - 4' 4 x 2' 7 (1.33m x 0.79m)
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring.
Utility Room - 7' 11 x 4' 4 (2.42m x 1.22m)
Range of matching base units. Work surfaces. Power points. Plumbing for washing machine. Tiled flooring.
Rear Garden - 52' 0 x 56' 10 (15.86m x 17.33m)
The rear garden has a large paved terrace with steps up to an expanse of lawn with established flower beds and stream water feature. Large decked seating area. Summer House with power. Spiral staircase leading to a sun terrace with fantastic views of the sea.
Summer House - 19' 5 x 13' 0 (5.92m x 3.97m)
Partially insulated timber built summer house with windows to side. Power points and light.
Front Garden & Driveway - 52' 6 x 25' 1 (16m x 7.64m)
Landscaped front garden with a resin bound driveway providing ample off-road parking with an EV charging point.
Store Room (Former Garage) - 5' 5 x 6' 9 (1.66m x 2.06m)
Electric roller door to front.
Non-Approved Property Details
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 air source pumps and 'eco' electric 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 C. The amount payable under tax band C for the year 2026/2027 is £2,131.55.
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. 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure.
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Brochure- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Monthly repayments£3,649
Property: £ 800,000
Deposit: £ 80,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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