£539,950
Swalecliffe, Herne Bay, CT6
- 4 beds
£539,950
- 4 beds
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A rare opportunity to acquire a sea-facing former coastguard cottage. The property is ideally situated on the western side of Herne Bay, from where it commands panoramic and far-reaching views of the sea and within close proximity of bus routes, local shops, medical centre and amenities. Chestfield & Swalecliffe train station is within walking distance (1.1 miles). A wider range of amenities are available at nearby Tankerton (1.8 miles) and Whitstable (2.8 miles).
The cottage has been significantly extended and comprehensively remodelled, and now provides generously proportioned accommodation presented in smart contemporary style throughout. The property is arranged to provide a sitting/dining room overlooking the sea with bi-folding doors leading to the front garden, a contemporary kitchen, and a bedroom with doors leading to the rear garden. To the first floor, there a two double bedrooms and two smartly fitted bathrooms. In addition to this, there is a further bedroom to the second floor.
To the front of the house is a delightful garden which commands views of the sea and promenade, and an area of off street parking. The South Easterly rear courtyard provides a decked seating area and an outbuilding which would suit a variety of uses. No onward chain.
LOCATION
Coastguard Cottages is situated on the Western side of Herne Bay on the approach to Tankerton and Whitstable. The former coastguard cottages are well situated for access to the sea front and a bus route and local shop are also accessible. Herne Bay is an attractive coastal resort with a range of local shops, schools, cinema and swimming pool. There is also a well regarded seafront with popular watersports facilities. The mainline railway station provides fast and frequent links to London (Victoria) is approximately 90 mins. The high speed Javelin service provides access to London (St Pancras) with a journey time of approximately 80mins.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are:
GROUND FLOOR
Sitting/Dining Room
6.32m x 4.05m (20'9 x 13'3 )Kitchen
3.91m x 2.59m (12'10 x 8'6 )Shower Room
Bedroom 1
3.57m x 3.35m (11'9 x 11'0 )FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 2
3.35m x 2.97m (11'0 x 9'9 )Bedroom 3
3.99m x 2.74m (13'1 x 9'0 )Bathroom
Shower Room
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 4
3.71m x 3.10m (12'2 x 10'2 )OUTSIDE
Front Garden
16.46m x 4.39m (54' x 14'5 )Rear Garden
4.14m x 3.45m (13'7 x 11'4 )Storage
PLANNING APPROVAL
Canterbury City Council have approved plans under reference CA/23/00274 for a rear dormer extension to the second floor. Plans are available on request.
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