4 bed Detached Bungalow
£599,995
Ocean Close, Birchington
An amazing lifestyle opportunity awaits with this large four bedroom chalet bungalow, occupying a generous plot in one of Birchington's most sought after locations and just off the seafront at Epple Bay with easy access to stunning coastal walks.
The property has been subject to significant extension, resulting in an exceptionally spacious home with 1560 sq ft (145 sq m) of accommodation and great annexe potential.
The vast ground floor offers incredibly versatile accommodation. A large porch opens into a welcoming entrance hall with stunning wood parquet flooring that continues through to the lounge which features a cosy log burner. The modern kitchen/breakfast room comes equipped with a range of integrated appliances with a handy utility room adjoining. whilst a conservatory provides a picturesque view of the rear garden. Two double bedrooms are found downstairs with one being used as a formal dining room. Both bedrooms have access to a dressing room and a stunning family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. A downstairs WC concludes the ground floor. A glass panelled staircase rises to the first floor which presents two bedrooms, one with a 'Jack & Jill' style en-suite and captivating sea views.
Outside, a sunny southerly aspect rear garden basks in sunshine throughout the day with a profusion of plants and shrubs. Numerous patio areas provide ideal spots to enjoy the sunshine. A huge driveway provides extensive off-road parking, ideal for those looking to store a motorhome, caravan or boat and leads to a large garage with remote controlled, electric door.
This property caters to a diverse range of buyers, from families seeking a seaside home to those considering retiring to the coast. With sea views, generous living spaces, and an enviable location, this lovingly maintained home truly deserves a personal viewing to be fully appreciated.
Location:
The picturesque seaside town of Birchington is situated on the Kent coast and offers a good range of amenities with independent shops, supermarkets and eateries, medical and dental practices and schooling. Ocean Close is just off Epple Bay, bordering Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea where the promenade allows access to some of the finest coastal walks and cycle path that stretch as far as Reculver with its Roman fort, whilst Birchington & Westgate 18 hole golf course is just yards away.
The train station at Birchington provides services to London St Pancras via the High Speed link, with journeys from 90 minutes, whilst road-users can access the nearby A299 Thanet Way for easy access to the M2 motorway.
Once coined as 'Mayfair by the sea' when aristocratic Londoners visited during summer, Westgate is a highly regarded coastal town, predominately of period architecture with its Victorian canopied shops offering a range of independent boutiques, mainstream supermarket cafe's, restaurants and bars. Westgate is also home to a magnificent 18-hole golf club, the grade II listed Carlton Cinema and a selection of both primary and secondary schools.
The à la mode town of Margate with its vibrant 'Old Town' is 1.9 miles away and offers a range of amenities, which are complemented by those found at Westwood Cross. The area provides a selection of well-regarded schools in both state and private sectors. Further leisure, cultural and educational facilities can be found in both the cathedral city of Canterbury and the harbour town of Ramsgate.
Westgate train station is close by and provides a frequent service for commuters straight through to London Victoria. Margate mainline station is 1.5 miles distant and provides direct links to London Victoria as well as the high speed Javelin service to London St. Pancras.
The A299 is approximately 4.5 miles away providing excellent road links to London via the M2 at Brenley Corner.
Approved Property Details
Entrance Hall
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door. Radiator. Phone point. Coved ceiling. Power points. Glass panelled balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Parquet flooring.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail.
Lounge 15' 3 x 11' 3 (4.65m x 3.43m)
Fireplace housing log burning stove. Coved ceiling. Windows to front. Power points. Parquet flooring.
Dining Room 12' 2 x 9' 1 (3.71m x 2.77m)
Window to front. Radiator. Power points. Engineered oak flooring.
Conservatory 18' 3 x 7' 4 (5.57m x 2.24m)
Windows to side and rear. Two radiators. Door to rear garden.
Kitchen 18' 5 x 8' 9 (5.62m x 2.67m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Work surfaces. Gas hob with extractor hood above and built-in eye level fan assisted electric double oven. Window to rear. Power points. Radiator. Door providing access to conservatory.
Utility Room 10' 5 x 6' 5 (3.18m x 1.96m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Partially tiled walls. Work surfaces. Power points. Windows to side and rear. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Door to rear garden.
Landing
Window to rear. Power points. Storage cupboard.
Bedroom One 16' 9 x 13' 1 (5.11m x 3.99m)
Window to front. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points. Downlighters. Engineered oak flooring. Door to dressing room.
Dressing Room 10' 0 x 6' 4 (3.05m x 1.94m)
Window to front. Built-in sliding wardrobe and dressing table. Radiator. Power points. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite to Bedroom One 11' 7 x 8' 3 (3.54m x 2.52m)
Suite in white comprising freestanding bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate large double shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Three 15' 2 x 15' 1 Narrowing to 8'10 (4.63m x 4.6m)
Windows to front and rear. Radiator. Power points. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite to Bedroom Three 5' 10 x 5' 10 (1.78m x 1.78m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Radiator. Underfloor heating. Frosted window to rear. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Four 11' 11 x 8' 11 Narrowing to 5'9 (3.64m x 2.72m)
Window to rear. Radiator. Power points.
Rear Garden 104' 0 x 40' 5 (31.7m x 12.32m)
The rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect and laid to lawn with a several patio areas to enjoy the sun. Vegetable garden. Two sheds. Access to garage. External lighting. Outside tap. Side access.
Front Garden & Driveway 55' 7 x 67' 11 (16.93m x 20.7m)
Mainly laid to lawn with a large paved driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
Garage & Workshop 18' 0 x 13' 8 (5.49m x 4.17m)
Attached garage with remote electrically operated up and over doors and power points. Door to front and rear garden. Window to rear.
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 kitchen/breakfast 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 £2,763.78.
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
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