Property Description
Occupying a sumptuous plot of around 1.6 acres (TBC) is this rare opportunity to acquire a unique chalet bungalow within the highly desirable and semi-rural location of Thornden Wood. 'Littlefields' enjoys unrivalled, panoramic views of rolling countryside from all rooms, bringing nature with all its glory inside the home. The property offers tremendous scope with further development potential to create a truly spectacular home, as well as offering a potential building plot with its own gated access (subject to necessary consents being obtained). Internally the property currently provides three double bedrooms with the master bedroom occupying the first floor with en-suite bathroom. The ground floor also boasts a triple aspect lounge/diner, large kitchen/breakfast room, shower room and a 'lean to' at the rear. The bungalow sits nicely within the garden grounds, bathing in sunshine throughout the day and provides an incredible rural backdrop with rolling countryside and outstanding sunsets.A separate detached outbuilding with double integral garage is found adjacent to the bungalow with a total of three rooms, kitchenette, cloakroom and a large first floor loft room. The outbuilding is currently used for business purposes, running as a successful beauty salon, and may prove ideal for other business uses, or it would be excellent as self contained annexe accommodation. This is an exciting and exceedingly rare opportunity which must not be missed and all interested parties are urged to act quickly.Call the exclusive sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies on 01227 367441 to arrange your viewing appointment.
Location
The 'Thornden Wood' area lies 3.5 miles south of the fast up and coming seaside town of Herne Bay and just 5.4 miles from the Cathedral City of Canterbury with extensive shopping facilities at Whitefriars. The vibrant harbour town of Whitstable is 5.7 miles away and direct road links to London via the A299 are also nearby.
Non Approved Property Details
Porch
UPVC Double glazed front entrance door to enclosed porch.
Entrance Hall
Stained wood front entrance door. Radiator.
Lounge/Diner 23' 2 x 22' 9 (7.06m x 6.93m)
An 'L shape' triple aspect room with windows to front, side and rear providing spectacular rural views over rolling countryside. Coved ceiling. Two radiators. TV point. Power points. Patio doors to garden grounds. Staircase leading to first floor.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 17' 5 x 10' 6 (5.31m x 3.20m)
The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on two walls with inset stainless steel sink unit. Work surfaces. Cooker points. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Floor mounted ground source heat pump. Windows to side and rear providing views over the garden grounds and rural views. Power points. Radiator. Doors to lean to. Space for American fridge/freezer.
Bedroom Two 12' 10 x 12' 0 (3.91m x 3.66m)
Bay window to front providing spectacular rural views over rolling countryside and additional window to side overlooking the garden grounds. Radiator. Power points.
Bedroom Three 12' 3 x 11' 4 (3.73m x 3.45m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Radiator. Power points.
Shower Room
Bathroom suite comprising separate fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Radiator. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear.
Landing/Study Area
Window to front providing spectacular rural views over rolling countryside. Radiator. Power points. Storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom 16' 3 x 10' 9 (4.95m x 3.28m)
Windows to rear providing spectacular views over the garden grounds and rural views. Built in wardrobe cupboards. Two radiators. Power points. Eaves storage.
En-Suite
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear.
Detached Outbuilding & Double Garage
This outbuilding is currently being used for business purposes, running as a successful salon with a total of 3 three separate rooms, kitchenette, cloakroom and access to the double garage with electric roller door. A staircase then leads to the first floor which offers great potential. The outbuilding was built and designed for the future use of annexe accommodation, but could be adapted for a variety of uses, or even joined onto the main house.
Room One/Salon 16' 3 x 9' 7 (4.95m x 2.92m)
French doors to front and rear opening to a patio, with extensive views of the garden and rolling countryside. Windows to side. Wash basin. Air conditioning unit/heating unit. Downlighters. Power points.
Inner Hall
Access to all rooms and double garage. Staircase leading to first floor.
Kitchenette
Matching range of wall and base units. Work surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Power points. Downlighters.
Room Two 7' 9 x 7' 6 (2.36m x 2.29m)
Window to front with extensive views over rolling countryside. Electric radiator. Power points. Downlighters.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising close coupled WC and wash hand basin. Frosted window to rear.
Room Three 10' 9 x 8' 9 (3.28m x 2.67m)
Window to rear overlooking the garden. Power points. Downlighters.
Double Garage 15' 6 x 14' 2 (4.72m x 4.32m)
Electric roller door to front. Power and motion sensor lighting.
First Floor Loft Room 31' 2 At maximum points x 26' 2 At maximum points (9.50m x 7.98m)
An 'L shape' room which is currently unfinished with great potential. Windows to front, side and rear overlooking extensive rolling countryside views.
Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.
Heating
The heating and hot water is provided by a Ground Source Heat Pump which is a renewable energy product which uses stored solar energy or 'ground source heat' to provide heating and hot water as an alternative to dangerous and expensive fossil fuels. One of the advantages of Heat Pumps is that they can be combined with other systems such as Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) and Underfloor Heating systems to provide even greater benefits. This type of heating pump moves stored solar energy, sometimes referred to as ground source heat, into the home to provide a total solution for domestic hot water and all heating needs.
Heating Continued
Ground Source Heat Pumps not only make use of renewable energy in the form of ground source heat, they do so in a highly efficient manner. As Heat Pumps simply move energy rather than creating it by burning fossil fuels, they are capable of producing up to 4kW of heat using just 1kW of electricity. This gives a potential efficiency of 400%, sometimes stated as a Co-efficient Of Performance (COP) of 4:1*.
Windows
The windows of UPVC double glazed sealed units.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band F. The amount payable under Tax Band F for the year 2016/17 is £2,241.79.
Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any 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. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed August 2016.