The Downings, Herne Bay, CT6

A lovely example of a good quality family home situated within a quiet cul-de-sac location of Herne.
Enjoyed by the current owners for 22 years, the property has been lovingly well maintained and improved during their tenure.
There are two reception rooms; a large and spacious lounge which runs from front to back of the house and a dining room which is adjacent to the modern kitchen. A downstairs shower room concludes the ground floor.
Moving upstairs and four bedrooms are found with distant sea views to the rear whilst a a family bathroom completes this well proportioned family home.
A 54' (16.58 m) rear garden provides plenty of room for the children to run around and a good degree of privacy. whilst a off-rod parking is provided via the driveway which leads to a garage.
Overall, a good opportunity situated within a popular and very quiet location of Herne which is also within the catchment area for local schools.

Location:
The property is situated within a desirable location on the fringes of the historic village of Herne with the Church Of St. Martins dating back to the 14th century and the fast 'up-and-coming' seaside town of Herne Bay. Herne Bay town centre with its ever popular seafront, supermarkets, independent boutiques and mainstream outlets is 2 miles away where you can also find a leisure centre and a sailing club. The fashionable harbour town of Whitstable is 5.5 miles away offering 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 7 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 just 2.5 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 88 minutes and London St Pancras in approximately 86 minutes.

Approved Property Details   


Entrance Hall   
Double glazed composite front. Radiator. Window. Cloaks cupboard.

Downstairs Shower Room   
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower, wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring.

Inner Hall   
Under stairs storage cupboard. Double doors into lounge.

Lounge   21' 11 x 10' 10 (6.69m x 3.31m)
Windows to front and rear overlooking front garden. Two radiators. TV point. Power points,.

Kitchen   11' 10 x 7' 3 (3.61m x 2.21m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Inset ceramic 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Gas hob with extractor hood above and built-in fan assisted electric oven below. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Tiled flooring.

Dining Room   12' 5 x 7' 3 Narrowing to 7'7 (3.79m x 2.21m)
Radiator. Patio doors to rear garden.

Landing   
Window to side. Access to loft.

Bedroom One   11' 0 x 11' 0 (3.36m x 3.36m)
Window to front. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Two   10' 7 x 9' 7 (3.23m x 2.93m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden and distant sea view. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Four   8' 1 x 7' 5 (2.47m x 2.27m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden and distant sea view. Built-in cupboard. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Three   11' 5 x 7' 4 (3.48m x 2.24m)
Window to front. Radiator. Power points.

Bathroom   7' 3 x 4' 9 (2.21m x 1.45m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters.

Rear Garden   38' 1 x 54' 5 (11.6m x 16.58m)
The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio. Timber built shed. Side access.

Front Garden & Driveway   37' 5 x 32' 1 (11.40m x 9.79m)
Mainly laid to lawn with concrete driveway providing off-road parking and leading to a garage.

Garage   15' 0 x 8' 2 (4.58m x 2.49m)
Up and over door to front. Power and light.

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 and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are f 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 D. The amount payable under tax band D for the year 2024/2025 is £2,260.72.

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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