5 bed detached house for sale

The Drove, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5

Elegant detached executive house built in 2018, an individually designed home, traditional yet contemporary in style with generous proportions and positioned in a lovely setting just off the 18 hole golf course. This stylish property forms part of an exclusive gated development of five uniquely designed homes. On entering Meadowside you are greeted by a spacious hall and immediately you will appreciate the good natural light that floods through the property. Entered by double doors via the entrance hall are the spacious dining room and dual aspect lounge with log burner and bi-folding doors to the garden. The wow factor and definitely the hub of the home is the beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast/family room with vaulted ceiling and three sets of bi-folding doors leading onto the extensive garden, a great room for entertaining and for the family to gather. To the first floor is a spacious landing with an impressive picture window giving access to four double bedrooms, en-suite shower room to main and luxury fitted family bath/shower room. To the second floor is a further guest bedroom with separate bathroom. The property stands on a generous plot with the main garden extending over a 100ft with a good level of privacy and a southerly aspect and to the front is extensive parking, carport with pitched roof and garage with workshop area. The great location is convenient with Chestfield mainline railway station, Sainsburys, local shopping facilities and Medical Centre all just under a mile. The 14th Century Barn converted to a Public House and Restaurant is about 700 yards. Bus services are available about 525 yards in Chestfield Road to the quaint Harbour Town of Whitstable (approx. 2.6 miles) and the Cathedral City of Canterbury (approx. 5.9 miles), The delightful Tankerton sea front is about 1.5 miles.

Open Porch

Outside light.

Entrance Hall

Front entrance door. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Storage cupboard with power and light. Balustrade two stage staircase leading to first floor. Engineered oak floor. Feature full height window to rear.

Cloakroom

Suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin with drawer below and WC with concealed cistern. Partially tiled walls. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Italian porcelain tiled floor.

Lounge - 24' 4 Into Bay x 13' 7 (7.42m x 4.15m)

Fireplace housing log burning stove. Granite hearth. Two windows to side. Large bay window overlooking front garden. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Bi-folding doors to rear garden. Engineered oak floor. Two wall lights.

Dining Room - 12' 0 x 11' 9 (3.66m x 3.59m)

Window to front overlooking garden. Engineered oak floor. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Downlighters. Two wall lights.

Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room - 27' 1 Max x 22' 5 Max (8.26m x 6.84m)

L-shaped room. Matching range of wall and base units. Stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit. Quartz work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Large breakfast bar. Inset induction hob with Italian extractor cooker hood above. Two built-in Bosch fan assisted electric ovens. Integrated Zanussi dishwasher. Concealed lighting. Window to rear overlooking garden. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Downlighters. Italian porcelain tiled floor. Vaulted ceiling. Three sets of bi-folding doors. Door to utility room.

Utility Room - 8' 1 x 6' 7 (2.47m x 2.01m)

Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below. Quartz worksurfaces with upstands. Central heating thermostat for underfloor heating. Window to front. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted combination Baxi gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Downlighters. Italian porcelain tiled floor. Cupboard housing fuse box. Door to driveway.

First Floor Landing

Large full height window to rear. Radiator. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 - 13' 7 Plus Recess x 11' 11 + Wardrobe (4.15m x 3.64m)

Window to rear overlooking garden and farmland. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Double doors to juliette balcony. Door to En-suite.

En-Suite - 7' 7 x 5' 9 (2.32m x 1.76m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with wall mounted mixer tap and separate rainfall shower head over bath with screen to side, wall hung wash hand basin with drawer below and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled floor. Downlighters. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Mood lighting.

Bedroom 3 - 12' 11 x 11' 10 (3.94m x 3.61m)

Window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 13' 7 x 10' 8 (4.15m x 3.26m)

Window to rear overlooking garden and farmland. Radiator.

Bedroom 5 - 10' 4 x 10' 0 (3.15m x 3.05m)

Window to front. Radiator.

Family Bath/Shower Room - 10' 4 x 5' 6 (3.15m x 1.68m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with wall mounted mixer tap and separate hand held shower attachment, large separate fully tiled walk-in shower with rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, wall hung wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Window to front.

Second Floor Landing

Media Cupboard.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 9 x 12' 10 Plus Dormers (4.2m x 3.92m)

Dormer window to front overlooking courtyard and golf course in distance. Dormer window to rear overlooking farmland. Radiator.

Bathroom/Shower Room - 10' 3 x 5' 0 (3.13m x 1.53m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with wall mounted mixer tap and separate hand held shower attachment, large separate fully tiled walk-in shower with rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, wall hung wash hand basin and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Window to side.

Front Garden

Well stocked front garden with flowers, shrubs and bushes. Blocked paved driveway leading to carport, side of property and garage providing ample off road parking.

Rear And Side Garden - 70' 0 x 109' 0 (21.34m x 33.23m)

Mainly laid to lawn. Large paved patio area. Enclosed with fencing. Pedestrian gate to side. Five bar gate to driveway.

Carport

Garage - 19' 7 x 12' 0 Plus Workshop Area 11'3 x 8'0 (5.97m x 3.66m)

Remote operated door. Power and light.

Private Road 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 £105.

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 hardwood painted 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 £3,740.82.

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.<br />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.<br />No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT.<br />For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 11th July 2024