Swalecliffe, Herne Bay £499,950

AMAZING SEAFRONT LOCATION. 4 Coastguard Cottages comprises a unique period cottage set on Swalecliffe's seafront commanding fine uninterrupted sea views across the Thames Estuary towards the Isle of Sheppey and the east coast beyond. The property has undergone various extensions and adaptations over the years providing comfortable and versatile accommodation. On the ground floor is a large conservatory opening to the garden, which is open-plan into the substantial dining room, beyond which is an attractively fitted kitchen. From the kitchen a staircase rises to the first floor and to the rear is the sitting room which has French doors opening onto the rear courtyard. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, with bedroom one having a fitted wardrobe and commanding fine view over the front garden and out to sea. There is also a well equipped family bathroom. On the second floor is a loft room with skylight windows, part sloping ceilings and access to eaves storage. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazed windows and doors.

Externally to the rear is a courtyard garden measuring approx. 10ft3 (3.12m) x 13ft4 (4.06m) with a timber decked surface and enclosed by wood panel fencing. The property has a pedestrian right of access across the adjacent garden and along a path to the front. From the courtyard a door accesses the detached office with power, light, wall mounted Worcester-Bosch gas fired combination boiler serving heating and hot water for the whole property, radiator and double glazed window to front.

The front garden measures approx. 50ft (15.23m) (plus driveway) x 15ft (4.57m). Attractively landscaped garden with paved surface and mature beds retained by timber sleepers. Range of mature shrubbery and small trees. There is a raised timber platform providing an elevated seating area making the most of the spectacular sea and coastal areas. There is built-in storage space beneath the decked platform. To the front vehicular access is gained onto a gravel driveway providing parking.

The property enjoys a unique coastal location directly off the seafront at Swalecliffe. The coastline offers delightful walking and cycling and lends itself to a wide range of water sports. Resident's of the property benefit from access to and use of the secure slipway in front of Coastguard Cottages. Comprehensive local amenities are nearby including Chestfield and Swalecliffe train station. Whitstable itself is a thriving harbour town famous for its seafront and fisheries. The town enjoys a colourful mix of independent retailers, cafes and coffee shops and a wide selection of pubs, restaurants and bistros. The A299 Thanet Way provides good access to the M2 motorway and the Cathedral City of Canterbury is accessible to the south providing a further range of shopping facilities, schools, colleges and universities.