4 bed Detached Bungalow
£689,950
Longtye Drive, Chestfield, Whitstable
This spacious detached chalet bungalow is ideally located in a sought after village setting, just a short walk from Chestfield's 18-hole golf course and charming 14th-century barn, now a public house and restaurant. The property offers flexible accommodation, perfect for family life and entertaining. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a generous entrance hall leading to a 21ft lounge featuring a fireplace and large bay window. The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen/dining/family room, offering plenty of space for gatherings. The ground floor includes three bedrooms and a recently fitted shower room, while the first floor features a large bedroom with an en-suite. The rear of the property boasts a pleasant garden, perfect for alfresco dining and outdoor living. Ample parking is available with an in-and-out driveway and an attached garage. Conveniently located, the property benefits from nearby bus services on Chestfield Road with access to surrounding towns and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approximately 5.6 miles away). The picturesque Harbour Town of Whitstable is just 2.5 miles away, known for its unique shops and renowned seafood restaurants. For beach lovers, Tankerton seafront is just 1.6 miles away. Local amenities, including Chestfield railway station, a doctor's surgery, and Sainsbury's, are only a mile from the property.
Entrance Hall
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Junckers oak floor.
Lounge 21' 0 into bay x 12' 1 (6.41m x 3.69m)
Feature fireplace with electric fire. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Window to side.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room/Family Room 17' 5 x 12' 11 plus large recess + 11' 5 x 7' 0 (5.31m x 3.94m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer 1½ bowl sink unit. Butcher block work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Range style cooker with five gas rings and stainless steel extractor hood above. Windows to front and rear overlooking garden. Two radiators. Downlighters. Tiled floor to kitchen/family room area. Junckers oak flooring to dining area. Vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows. Double doors to rear garden. Door to side leading to rear garden.
Bedroom 1 14' 10 into bay x 11' 10 (4.53m x 3.61m)
Bay window to front overlooking garden. Two fitted double wardrobes. Bed bridging units above bed. Recess providing additional storage space. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 12' 8 into recess x 7' 1 (3.87m x 2.16m)
French double doors to rear garden. Radiator.
Bedroom 4/Snug 9' 11 max x 9' 7 max (3.03m x 2.93m)
Patio door to rear garden. Radiator.
Shower Room 8' 8 x 5' 5 (2.65m x 1.66m)
Suite in white comprising large walk in shower cubicle, rainfall shower head and additional shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Tiled floor. Shaver point and toothbrush charger. Downlighters on PIR.
Landing
Velux window to rear.
Bedroom 2 13' 5 x 10' 2 + 14' 2 x 6' 2 (4.09m x 3.1m)
Dormer window to front overlooking garden. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator. Downlighters. Door to en-suite. Three eaves storage cupboards. Two Velux windows.
En-Suite 6' 10 x 6' 1 (2.09m x 1.86m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Partially tiled walls. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.
Garage 16' 5 x 8' 5 (5.01m x 2.57m)
Recess housing a wall mounted combination boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Power and light. Personal door to entrance hall.
Front Garden
Mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders to perimeter. In and out gravel driveway extending to the front of the property and garage providing ample off road parking.
Rear Garden 49' 0 x 42' 0 (14.94m x 12.81m)
Landscaped garden. Mainly laid to lawn with raised flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Paved patio areas. Decked seating area. Timber shed. Outside tap. Enclosed with fencing and hedging.
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 garage 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 £2,743.26.
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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