5 bedroom detached house for sale

An opportunity to acquire a substantial period house occupying a generous plot in an elevated position, from where it commands far reaching views across Whitstable and towards the sea in the distance. The property enjoys a peaceful setting on the outskirts of Whitstable, within close proximity of amenities and easily accessible to the bustling town centre, seafront and station (1.1 miles).The spacious and versatile accommodation extends to 3441 sq ft (319 sq m) and now requires a programme of repair and refurbishment throughout, and offers considerable scope to extend and remodel (subject to all necessary consents and approvals being obtained), which once complete would result in a superb family home. The ground floor is arranged to provide an entrance porch, entrance hall, three reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory and a cloakroom. The first floor comprises five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. To the second floor there is a loft room with further potential. The rear garden incorporates a detached workshop, and to the front of the property a driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles and access to an integral double garage. The plot has a frontage to Virginia Road of 79ft (24m) and a total depth of 124ft (38m). No onward chain.LocationVirginia Road is a desirable location conveniently positioned for access to Whitstable and Tankerton, and within close proximity to Tesco supermarket and The Crab & Winkle Way, which forms part of the National Cycle Network Route and follows the path of an old railway line linking Whitstable with Canterbury through Blean Woods, one of the largest areas of ancient broad leaved woodland in the South of England. Whitstable is an increasingly popular and fashionable town by the sea which enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, watersports, bird watching and walking as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. Whitstable mainline railway station offers fast and frequent services to London (Victoria) approximately 80mins and the surrounding area. The high speed Javelin service provides access to London (St Pancras) with a journey time of approximately 73mins. The A299 is also easily accessible offering access to the A2/ M2 linking to the channel ports and subsequent motorway network.AccommodationThe accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are:GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch Entrance Hall Drawing Room8.03m x 3.43m (26'4 x 11'3 ) Sitting Room6.52m x 4.95m (21'5 x 16'3 ) Dining Room3.90m x 3.35m (12'10 x 11'0 ) Breakfast Room3.35m x 3.20m (11'0 x 10'6 ) Kitchen3.35m x 2.29m (11'0 x 7'6 ) Conservatory5.99m x 3.30m (19'8 x 10'10 ) CloakroomFIRST FLOOR Bedroom 16.56m x 4.95m (21'6 x 16'3 ) En-Suite Shower Room Bedroom 24.72m x 3.41m (15'6 x 11'2 ) Bedroom 33.55m x 3.35m (11'8 x 11'0 ) Bedroom 44.09m x 3.18m (13'5 x 10'5 ) Bedroom 53.56m x 3.10m (11'8 x 10'2 ) Cloakroom Bathroom3.66m x 2.79m (12' x 9'2 )SECOND FLOOR Loft Room4.70m x 3.41m (15'5 x 11'2 )OUTSIDE Integral Double Garage7.39m x 5.08m (24'3 x 16'8 ) Garden24.08m x 18.90m (79' x 62')OUTBUILDING Workshop2.49m x 1.91m (8'2 x 6'3 ) Store2.49m x 1.63m (8'2 x 5'4 )