The Drove, Chestfield, Whitstable

This stylish property forms part of an exclusive gated development of five uniquely designed homes. Built in 2018, the current owners have added their personal touches to the property creating a beautiful home that easily facilitates the demands of modern day living and is immaculately presented throughout. As you step outside you will continue to be wowed with the 85ft x 50ft stunning landscaped garden designed by Francis Tophill (Gardeners World). All are catered for in the delightful setting for alfresco living enhanced by the southerly aspect, good size lawns, greenhouse plus raised kitchen gardens. For relaxing and entertaining are the roofed gazebo, paved patio area and roofed seating area with dimming lights and wired in for speakers and to set the ambiance is an ornamental pond with waterfall. Upon entering the property you are greeted by a large entrance hall with vaulted ceiling and staircase leading to a semi-galleried landing. The hub of the home is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room that flows into the family room with vaulted ceiling with both areas having tri-folding doors onto the rear garden and dual aspect creating a light and airy space perfect for all the family and for entertaining. In addition there is a separate lounge, formal dining room, cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, en-suite shower room and family bath/shower room. To the front is off road parking and double garage with remote operated doors.

Entrance Hall
Front entrance door with double glazed side panels. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Understairs storage cupboard. Balustrade staircase leading to semi-galleried landing to first floor. Engineered wood floor. Vaulted ceiling and feature glazing to apex.

Cloakroom
Villeroy & Boch suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin with drawers below and WC with concealed cistern. Partially tiled walls. Thermostat for underfloor heating. Downlighters on PIR sensor. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.

Lounge - 14' 9 x 12' 10 (4.5m x 3.92m)
French double doors to rear garden. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Engineered oak floor.

Dining Room - 14' 9 x 11' 11 (4.5m x 3.64m)
Tri-fold doors to rear garden. Engineered oak floor. Downlighters. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Double doors to kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakfast Area - 20' 11 x 18' 11 max (6.38m x 5.77m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Undermount stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit. Quartz work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Large breakfast bar area. Inset induction hob with extractor cooker hood above. Built-in fan assisted electric oven. Built-in combination oven. Integrated dishwasher. Window to front overlooking courtyard. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Tri-fold doors to rear garden. Opening to family room.

Family Room - 11' 0 x 10' 2 (3.36m x 3.1m)
Tri-fold doors to rear garden. Window to front. Vaulted ceiling. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Engineered wood floor.

Utility Room - 8' 8 x 7' 6 (2.65m x 2.29m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Work surfaces with upstands. Thermostat control for underfloor heating. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Cupboard housing wall mounted combination gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Downlighters. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Personal door to garage.

Semi-Galleried Landing
Window to front. Access via loft ladder to insulated and mainly boarded loft with power and light. Radiator. Large linen cupboard with shelves and housing media box with cat5 network cabling to all media points, wired for Sky Q.

Bedroom 1 - 11' 10 x 10' 5 (3.61m x 3.18m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters.

Dressing Area - 9' 2 x 4' 10 (2.8m x 1.48m)
Ceiling height fitted wardrobes. Downlighters. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite - 8' 8 x 5' 1 (2.65m x 1.55m)
Villeroy & Boch suite in white comprising, large walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and additional shower head, wall hung wash hand basin with drawers below and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to front and side. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Bedroom 2 - 11' 7 plus door recess x 9' 10 (3.54m x 3m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Ceiling height fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Downlighters.

Bedroom 3 - 15' 9 x 9' 5 (4.81m x 2.88m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Ceiling height fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Downlighters.

Bedroom 4 - 13' 4 x 8' 5 (4.07m x 2.57m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Downlighters.

Bathroom - 9' 0 x 5' 6 plus recess (2.75m x 1.68m)
Villeroy & Boch suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate fully tiled shower cubicle, wall hung wash hand basin with drawers below and WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel. Tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

Garage - 16' 10 x 15' 7 (5.14m x 4.75m)
Attached double garage. Remote electrically operated up and over door. Power and light. Personal door to utility room.

Front Garden
Well stocked flower and shrub borders. Off road parking.

Rear Garden - 53' 0 x 82' 0 (16.16m x 25m)
Landscaped garden designed by Francis Tophill (Gardener's World). Mainly laid to lawn with well stocked beds with flowers, bushes and shrubs. Fruit trees. Ornamental pond with rockery and waterfall wireless controlled. Large paved patio area. Greenhouse. Raised vegetable patches. Roofed veranda, wired for speakers and lights on dimmer. Roofed gazebo with heating and wireless controlled lights. Outside tap. Outside lighting wireless controlled. External power points. Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing.

Other Information
TV/media points to Lounge, Kitchen, Dining Room, Family Room and all the bedrooms. Fitted burglar alarm

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 combination gas boiler situated in the Utility Room. Hot water radiators and underfloor heating as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are generally of hardwood frames and double glazed sealed units.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.
There is a management company charge of approximately £200 -£300 per annum

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.
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.
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.
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