Canterbury Road, Herne Bay

Sovereign House is a beautiful detached Victorian property which up until recently, was run a successful residential care home with Class C2 usage.
The property has been a loving family business and great care has been taken over the years, presenting a very well maintained property which covers an impressive 3517 sq ft (326.72 sq m) with 10 bedrooms, 8 en-suites, 4 separate bathrooms and 2 kitchens. A lift serves all floors.
There is a secure off-road parking to the rear, accessed from Fenoulhet Way with a courtyard garden. There are a number of lovely period features with stained glass, an ornate balcony and a stunning staircase to name a few.
The property provides an excellent turnkey business opportunity for residential care or as a specialist school. Alternatively, owing to its size and layout, there is great potential to convert into flats, a HMO or even a boutique hotel, all subject to necessary planning consents being obtained.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity situated just yards from the town centre and seafront.

Location:
Sovereign House is close to the town centre of Herne Bay and the seafront with stunning walks along 'The Downs' is just a short walk away with popular cycle paths leading as far as Birchington in one direction and Whitstable in the other.
Herne Bay town centre is just moments away where you will find a good range shopping, restaurants leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The harbour town of Whitstable is only 5.5 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 Cathedral city of Canterbury is 8.5 miles away with its 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. Excellent transport links are nearby with Herne Bay mainline train station being 1.5 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 88 minutes and London St Pancras in approximately 86 minutes. Easy access to the A299 is less than a mile away providing road links to London via the M2.

Approved Property Details


Enclosed Porch
Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch. Tiled flooring.

Entrance Hall
Partially glazed front entrance door. Radiator. Windows. Under stairs storage cupboard. Power points. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor.

Lounge - 16' 6 x 14' 2 (5.03m x 4.32m)
Feature fireplace housing electric fire. Bay window to front overlooking front garden. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom One - 13' 9 x 12' 4 (4.2m x 3.76m)
Windows to side. Two radiators. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom One - 5' 10 x 2' 7 (1.78m x 0.79m)
Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Extractor fan.

Downstairs Wet Room - 6' 6 x 5' 9 (1.99m x 1.76m)
Suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin with high level WC. Mira shower unit. Tiled walls. Radiator. Frosted window to front. Extractor fan.

Dining Room - 14' 11 x 12' 11 (4.55m x 3.94m)
Radiator. Power points. Fire exit doors to garden.

Office - 9' 4 x 8' 5 (2.85m x 2.57m)
Windows to side & rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points. Phone point.

Kitchen - 12' 0 x 9' 3 (3.66m x 2.82m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged over four walls. Inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Space for range cooker. Wall mounted Worcester. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Tiled flooring.

Store Room - 7' 5 x 6' 8 (2.27m x 2.04m)
Power points. Tiled flooring.

Utility Room - 6' 7 x 5' 10 (2.01m x 1.78m)
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Work surface. Power points. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler. Tiled flooring. Door to rear garden.

First Floor Landing


Bedroom Two - 13' 9 x 10' 8 (4.2m x 3.26m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Two - 4' 11 x 4' 7 (1.5m x 1.4m)
Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom Three - 11' 10 x 10' 7 (Plus walk way) (3.61m x 3.23m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Three - 7' 4 x 5' 6 (2.24m x 1.53m)
Suite comprising panelled bath. Pedestal wash hand basin with low level WC. Radiator. Window to rear. Shaver point.

Bedroom Four - 11' 6 x 9' 6 (Plus walk way) (3.51m x 2.9m)
Window to side. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Four - 8' 2 x 4' 5 (2.49m x 1.35m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom Five - 13' 9 x 12' 6 (4.2m x 3.81m)
Window to side. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Five - 4' 7 x 3' 9 (1.4m x 1.15m)
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bathroom - 5' 11 x 5' 10 (1.81m x 1.78m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to front.

First Floor Bathroom - 6' 8 x 5' 9 (2.04m x 1.76m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with pedestal wash hand basin. Partially tiled walls. Radiator. Extractor fan.

Filing Room - 6' 5 x 4' 7 (1.96m x 1.4m)
Velux window to front. Radiator. Power points.

Second Floor Landing


Second Floor Kitchen - 9' 4 x 6' 2 (2.85m x 1.88m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged over three walls. Inset stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Tiled walls. Electric/gas cooker point. Window to front. Power points.

Bedroom Six - 14' 7 x 13' 3 (4.45m x 4.04m)
Window to front opening to balcony. Two radiators. Power points.

Bedroom Seven - 12' 0 x 10' 7 (3.66m x 3.23m)
Window to rear. Eaves storage. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Seven - 4' 7 x 4' 0 (1.4m x 1.22m)
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Access to loft. Radiator. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom Eight - 13' 6 x 12' 11 (4.12m x 3.94m)
Window to rear. Eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Nine - 13' 9 x 9' 7 (4.2m x 2.93m)
Window to side. Range of wall to wall built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Nine
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom Ten - 14' 7 x 12' 10 (4.45m x 3.92m)
Feature fireplace housing electric fire. Windows to front. Radiator. Power points. Door to:

En-Suite To Bedroom Ten
Suite in white comprising close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Extractor fan.

Second Floor Bathroom - 9' 6 x 6' 0 (2.9m x 1.83m)
Suite comprising panelled bath with separate shower unit over bath. Low level WC. Radiator. Tiled walls. Velux window to side. Shaver point.

Outside Store Room - 7' 8 x 7' 1 (2.34m x 2.16m)
Window to front. Power points.

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 and timber single glazed 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 2026/2027 is £2,930.88.

i:- The Council Tax Band website displays a review pending indicator. The indicator shows that improvements have been made to the property which might result in a tax band increase when a 'relevant transaction' next takes place, e.g. the property is sold.

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.