6 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Tankerton Road, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 | £ 1,750,000

Property Description

What The Owner Says

Beautifully positioned just a stone's throw from the affluent seaside town of Whitstable is Red Gables, a handsome Edwardian family home that in the past few years has been stylishly yet sympathetically renovated throughout. “We used to cycle past the house virtually every weekend and we'd always admired it, ” says the owner. “It's such an imposing house, which enjoys a fabulous location just a short walk from the beach, the town, the station…it's a perfect setting.”

“For many years the house was owned by the church who used it as a holiday home for disadvantaged children from London, so inside was a maze of small rooms and the chapel at the back still had the altar and the pews. We've since made some quite significant changes to the layout by knocking through 4 separate rooms to create one huge, open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. Stud walls were taken down to make bedrooms larger and the chapel has been transformed into a beautiful living room. We restored the vaulted ceiling and it looks more like a chapel now than it did before. The work we've done has made the house much more conducive to modern living, but we've also tried to maintain the building's original character and charm, so features that were missing have been reinstated and those that survived have been restored and enhanced. Many rooms have individually designed cornicing matched and fitted to those that would have been in the house originally. We've tried to strike the perfect balance between old and new.”

“The house offers modern, flexible living, with all the buildings wired for commercial internet provision. The house offers amazing views of the Swale Estuary, Whitstable and beyond.”

“Redesigning the outside space was another huge project, but we now have a very attractive and large family-friendly garden. We also built a huge double garage, which incorporates two studios, and on the other side of the house an old collection of rather ramshackle buildings have been converted to form an additional detached two-storey studio along with a recently-added outdoor shower room.”

“Living in one of the most prominent houses in the area has been an absolute privilege and I feel that the work we've done has breathed new life into this lovely old building. The location is absolutely outstanding, ideally situated for a walk, jog or cycle along the seafront, morning coffee in any of the amazing coffee shops in town, or supper, from fish and chips on the beach to any of the acclaimed restaurants in the area. We can walk to the beach, the harbour and the town but when the tourists descend we feel nicely removed from the hustle and bustle of things. It's been a fantastic place to live and I know we're going to be very sad to leave.”

Open Porch

Outside light. Marble step and floor.

Entrance Hall - 45' 0 x 6' 6 Max (13.72m x 1.99m)

Original oak front door with colour glazed side panels and fan light. Two radiators. Decorative cornice ceiling. Feature full height window overlooking rear garden. Under stairs storage cupboard. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Wood floor. Double doors with side panels leading to rear garden. Three velux windows to side. Boot room area.

Cloakroom

Suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Local splash back tiling. Radiator. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Wood floor. Built-in corner cupboard.

Lounge - 16' 6 Into Bay x 13' 7 Into Alcoves (5.03m x 4.15m)

Fireplace housing log burning stove. Large bay with double doors and full height windows to rear overlooking garden. Vertical radiator. Wood floor. Cornice ceiling. Picture rail.

Sitting Room - 16' 7 Into Bay x 13' 7 Into Alcoves (5.06m x 4.15m)

Fireplace housing log burning stove. Cornice ceiling. Large bay window to front with fitted shutters overlooking garden. Radiator. Wood floor. Bay window to side with deep sill.

Former Chapel - 23' 0 Into Recess x 13' 2 (7.02m x 4.02m)

Freestanding log burning stove. Four leaded light windows to side. Two feature arch colour glazed leaded light windows to rear. Two vertical radiators. Wood floor. Downlighters. French double doors with glazed side panels to rear garden. Vaulted ceiling with beams. Wired surround sound for TV/Music.

Kitchen/Diner/Family Room - 41' 5 Into Bay x 13' 4 Plus Large Bay (12.63m x 4.07m)

Wide range of matching base units. Wall of display units. Inset single drainer ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces with upstands. Large aga range cooker with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Separate built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher. Large bay window to front overlooking garden with fitted shutters. Window and large bay to side with window seat and velux window above. Inset log burner. Two vertical radiators. Downlighters. Tiled flooring to kitchen area. Wood floor to dining and living space. Door to side providing access to rear garden and studio. Decorative cornice ceiling.

Utility Room - 6' 6 x 4' 11 (1.99m x 1.5m)

Range of matching wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit. Work surface. Plumbing for washing machine. Downlighters. Wood floor. Door to side. Extractor fan.

Landing - 18' 1 x 7' 8 Widening To 10 '7 (5.52m x 2.34m)

Window to front. Balustrade staircase to second floor landing. Two vertical radiators. Feature stained glass window to rear.

Master Bedroom - 18' 10 Into Bay x 13' 4 Into Alcoves (5.75m x 4.07m)

Large bay window to front overlooking garden and sea glimpses. Vertical radiator. Decorative cornice ceiling. Two ceiling roses. Cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite To Master Bedroom - 10' 7 x 7' 10 (3.23m x 2.39m)

Suite in white comprising freestanding bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Illuminated mirror. Door to dressing room. Built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving.

Dressing Room - 13' 6 x 7' 8 Plus Recess (4.12m x 2.34m)

Two walls of fitted wardrobes with mirror fronted sliding doors. Window to side. Vaulted ceiling with velux windows. Radiator. Sea glimpses.

Bedroom 2 - 16' 4 Into Bay x 11' 2 Plus Alcoves (4.98m x 3.41m)

Large bay window to front overlooking garden and sea glimpses. Built-in double cupboard with shelves. Vertical radiator. Cornice ceiling. Cast iron fireplace. Picture rail.

Bedroom 3 - 16' 2 Into Bay x 12' 6 Plus Alcoves (4.93m x 3.81m)

Large bay window to rear overlooking garden. Built-in double cupboard with shelves. Vertical radiator. Cast iron fireplace. Cornice ceiling. Picture rail.

Shower Room - 8' 11 Max x 5' 1 Max (2.72m x 1.55m)

Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. High level frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Half Landing

Window to rear.

Second Floor Landing

Access via loft ladder to loft.

Bedroom 4 - 16' 9 Into Alcoves x 16' 4 Into Dormer (5.11m x 4.98m)

Window to front with far reaching views of Whitstable and estuary. Window to side. Vertical radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite To Bedroom 4 - 7' 10 x 7' 5 (2.39m x 2.27m)

Suite in white comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and drawers below and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 5 - 17' 1 Into Alcove x 16' 5 Into Dormer (5.21m x 5.01m)

Window to front with far reaching views of Whitstable and estuary. Window to side with far reaching views of Whitstable Harbour and sea. Vertical radiator. Communication door to bedroom 6.

Bedroom 6 - 13' 7 Into Alcove x 13' 0 (4.15m x 3.97m)

Two velux windows to rear. Window to side with far reaching views of Whitstable harbour and sea. Communication door to bedroom 5. Radiator.

Bathroom - 13' 0 x 5' 0 + 5' 6 x 5' 1 Max (3.97m x 1.53m)

Suite in white comprising freestanding bath with wall mounted mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Two velux windows to rear. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Linen cupboard with shelves housing wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating.

Detached Double Garage - 24' 0 x 20' 3 (7.32m x 6.18m)

Remote electrically operated roller doors. Power and light.

Front Garden

Impressive brick built border wall to front. Mainly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders to perimeter. Electronically operated gate to large block paved driveway, extending to the side of the property and front of the garage providing ample off road parking. Two pedestrian gates with paths to the front door and detached studio.

Rear & Side Gardens

Mainly laid to lawn with bushes and shrubs. Large paved sun terrace with built-in seating area, pergola with fitted canopy. Two timber sheds. Three gated pedestrian side accesses. Enclosed with fencing. Outside lighting. External power point. Outside tap.

Outside Shower Room - 9' 7 x 3' 1 (2.93m x 0.94m)

Fitted shower unit. Tiled floor. Wash hand basin. Downlighters.

Studio 1 - 20' 10 x 19' 11 Max (6.35m x 6.08m)

Fitted base units. Granite work surface with upstands. Inset stainless steel single bowl sink unit. Frosted window to rear. Inset electric hob with fan assisted oven below and stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Tiled floor. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Bi-folding doors to front driveway. Downlighters.

Shower Room To Studio 1 - 8' 4 Max x 5' 2 Max (2.54m x 1.58m)

Suite in white comprising tiled shower cubicle, counter top wash hand basin set onto granite top and WC with concealed cistern. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Extractor fan.

Studio 2

Entrance Hall To Studio 2

Wood front entrance door. Frosted window to rear. Wood floor. Stairs to first floor.

Open Space - 34' 0 x 13' 9 (10.37m x 4.2m)

Frosted window to rear. Range of base units. Integrated fridge. Inset ceramic single drainer sink unit. Granite work surfaces with upstands. Tiled floor to kitchenette area. Semi vaulted ceiling. Downlighters. Four velux windows to side. Large velux window to front. Wood floor. Downlighters. Vertical radiator. Three eaves storage cupboards.

Bathroom To Studio 2 - 6' 1 x 5' 6 (1.86m x 1.68m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wall hung wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Frosted window to rear. Tiled floor.

Detached Studio

Wood entrance door.

Room 1 - 12' 2 x 10' 8 (3.71m x 3.26m)

Two sash windows to front. Spiral staircase to first floor. Wood floor. Electric radiator.

Kitchenette - 7' 7 x 6' 0 (2.32m x 1.83m)

Granite work surface with upstands. Wall and base units. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Velux window. Wood floor.

Wet Room - 11' 2 x 4' 0 (3.41m x 1.22m)

Tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Two velux windows to side. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Room 2 - 11' 3 x 9' 8 (3.43m x 2.95m)

First floor area. Velux window to side. Colour glazed leaded light porthole window to front. Electric heater. Vaulted ceiling.

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 bathroom 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 G. The amount payable under tax band G for the year 2018/2019 is £2,812.57

Viewing

Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm 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. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 11th March 2019

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