5 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in a peaceful semi-rural location and nestled on a generous plot of approximately 1.5 acres, this delightful detached five-bedroom family home offers spacious, versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living. Found down a quiet lane, the property enjoys a high degree of privacy while remaining within easy reach of local amenities.

The ground floor comprises a spacious entrance hall leading to a cloakroom, a bright and airy lounge, formal dining room, and a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room. There is also a ground floor bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room—perfect for guests or multi-generational living.

From the hallway, there is internal access to a double garage which includes a useful utility area to the rear. In addition, the property benefits from a further large garage with a workshop area, offering excellent potential for hobbyists or additional storage.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts four further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a sweeping driveway offering ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles. The expansive front garden is mainly laid to lawn, enhancing the home’s impressive kerb appeal.

To the rear, you’ll find a formal garden—also laid mainly to lawn—with a patio area and a charming covered pergola, ideal for outdoor entertaining and family barbecues. There is also a summer house/chalet, providing a lovely retreat or potential workspace.

The remainder of the land, previously used as a caravan site, is primarily lawned and offers excellent potential for a variety of uses. A large double-height tractor barn further adds to the flexibility of the plot and could serve a number of purposes. There is also a shower block which subject to any necessary planning consents could be repurposed.

The property is located just a short distance from the popular village of Herne and the vibrant seaside town of Herne Bay, which boasts a range of shops, bars, restaurants, a popular beach, and a traditional pier. Herne Bay also benefits from a mainline railway station providing regular services to London and the East Kent coast.

For a wider selection of shopping, dining, and leisure opportunities, the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury lies just 7 miles away. Canterbury is also home to a number of highly regarded schools in both the public and private sectors.

NOTE Additional land could be available by separate negotiation.


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Location Summary
Herne Bay is a popular coastal town benefiting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities. There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool, theatre and cinema. The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins). The town also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network. The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which also enjoys a variety of 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 City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, 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.