4 Bedroom Detached House For Sale in The Drive, Chestfield, Whitstable

Prestigious village location for this imposing detached residence which has been tastefully re-modelled and extended creating a comfortable and beautiful family home that easily facilitates the demands of modern day living. The property stands on a generous corner plot with a 90ft wide frontage accessed via electronically operated gates leading to extensive parking and double garage with the good size rear garden having a good level of privacy. As you approach and enter the property you will be wowed by the feature oak frame and glazing extending to the apex above. The oak double entrance door leads to the entrance hall revealing the oak staircase extending to a semi-galleried landing which opens to a cosy snug area fitted with a log burning stove and separate sitting room. The hub of the home is definitely the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room with a high end fitted kitchen incorporating large island unit and extensive range of appliances. The five double doors opening onto the rear garden and the large lantern window provide excellent natural light creating an incredible area for all the family to socialise. For entertainment there is a large acoustic cinema room with the added bonus of a golf simulator. Also on the ground floor is a fitted utility room, study area, walk-in cloaks cupboard and cloakroom. To the first floor are four double bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. A great location only 175 yards from the 18 hole golf course along with the 14th century barn converted to Public House and restaurant. Bus services are available 175 yards away in Chestfield Road to surrounding towns and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx. 5.8 miles). The quaint Harbour Town of Whitstable is approximately 2.4 miles and benefits from a variety of individual shops, seafood restaurants, for which the town has become renowned, together with a range of recreational and water sports facilities. Tankerton seafront and slopes with its array of colourful beach huts is approx. 1.4 miles. Chestfield mainline railway station, the doctors' surgery and Sainsbury's is just over half a mile.

Entrance Hall   
Oak double front entrance door with glazing to side. Oak frame with feature glazing to first floor and apex. Vertical radiator. Balustrade staircase leading to semi-galleried landing to first floor. Opening to snug. Walk-in cloaks cupboard with downlighter and window to front. Polyflor flooring.

Snug   16' 0 x 9' 8 (4.88m x 2.95m)
Feature fireplace housing log burning stove. Polyfor flooring. Downlighters. Built-in cupboard to alcove with shelves above.

Cloakroom   
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and WC with concealed cistern. Radiator. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.

Lounge   15' 8 x 13' 8 (4.78m x 4.17m)
Feature inset fire. Full height window to front. Radiator. French double doors to front garden.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room   24' 0 x 23' 3 (7.32m x 7.09m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Undermount Villeroy & Boch 1½ bowl sink unit with waste disposal unit. Quartz work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Large island unit with Quartz top with cupboards below, ice making machine, wine fridge and small undermount sink unit. Mercury range style cooker with gas rings, two built-in ovens and separate grill with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above. Integrated dishwasher and full height fridge. Five sets of double doors to rear garden. Underfloor heating. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Large lantern roof window. Door to Utility. Opening to hall.

Utility Room   10' 5 x 6' 5 (3.18m x 1.96m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Undermount Villeroy & Boch inset sink unit. Quartz work surfaces with upstands. Radiator. Window to side. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Unit housing wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Downlighters. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Door to side giving access to rear garden. Integrated full height freezer. Built-in combination oven.

Hall   
Double doors to rear garden. Polyfor flooring. Underfloor heating. Downlighters. Opening to study area. Door to cloakroom. Door to Cinema room.

Study Area   9' 3 x 5' 5 (2.82m x 1.66m)
Underfloor heating.

Cinema Room   20' 11 x 17' 9 (6.38m x 5.42m)
Vaulted ceiling. Underfloor heating. Double French doors to rear garden with glazed side panels. Downlighters. Cinema room with acoustic panelling and golf simulator.

Semi-Galleried Landing   
Semi-galleried landing overlooking feature glazing to Apex. Access via loft ladder to insulated and partly boarded loft with light. Downlighters.

Bedroom 1   18' 3 x 19' 9 (5.57m x 6.02m)
Windows to front, side and rear overlooking garden. Range of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Door to en-suite. Vaulted ceiling. Freestanding bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment.

En-Suite to Bedroom 1   9' 10 x 7' 11 (3m x 2.42m)
Suite in white comprising walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall showerhead and additional shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with granite top, cupboard and drawers below, WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 2   10' 3 plus wardrobe x 10' 0 (3.13m x 3.05m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Built-in wardrobe with mirror fronted sliding doors. Radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite to Bedroom 2   6' 9 x 6' 7 (2.06m x 2.01m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and additional shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with shelves below and WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Window to front. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom 3   17' 6 into recess x 9' 0 (5.34m x 2.75m)
Two windows to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite to Bedroom 3   6' 7 x 6' 4 (2.01m x 1.94m)
Suite in white comprising shower over bath with rainfall shower head and additional shower head with screen to side, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom 4   10' 5 x 10' 4 (3.18m x 3.15m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite to Bedroom 4   6' 6 x 4' 6 (1.99m x 1.38m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and additional shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Garage 1   23' 11 x 9' 4 (7.29m x 2.85m)
Remote electrically operated up and over door. Power and light. Opening to garage two.

Garage 2   17' 2 x 8' 10 (5.24m x 2.7m)
Power and light. Up and over door.

Front Garden   
Border fence to front. Remote operated double gates to driveway. Large driveway to front of property and garages providing ample parking. Laid to lawn with well stocked borders and beds.

Rear Garden   65' 0 x 92' 0 (19.82m x 28.05m)
Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Large paved patio area. Timber shed. Additional paved seating area. Outside tap. Outside lighting. External power points. Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing and hedging.

Other Information   
The property is approached via a private road for which the residents have formed a road association called The Drive, The Drove and Meadow Drive Road Association. There is an agreed annual charge of £75.

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 timber frames with 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 2024/2025 is £3,661.29.

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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