An opportunity to acquire an attractive period house in an elevated position from where it commands far reaching views across the town and towards the sea. 'The Gables' was built circa 1896 and is enviably situated in a highly desirable and convenient central location, in close proximity to shops and amenities, Tankerton Slopes and seafront, and a short stroll to Whitstable station (0.3 miles).

The spacious accommodation retains much period detail and is arranged on the ground floor to provide an entrance porch, spacious entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room opening to the garden, a utility room, and a shower room. The first floor comprises three double bedrooms, including the prinicpal bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and a Juliette balcony, and a family bathroom. To the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms.

Outside, the rear garden extends to 98ft (29m) and is laid to lawn with some mature shrubs and trees. The property benefits from a detached garage and art studio, and a driveway provides off street parking for numerous vehicles.

Location - Queens Road is a highly desirable location being conveniently situated for access to the centres of both Whitstable and Tankerton, local schools, Tankerton slopes and seafront, bus routes, local shops and other amenities. Whitstable itself is an increasingly popular and fashionable town by the sea with its working harbour and colourful streets of charming fisherman's cottages. The bustling High Street offers a diverse range of busy shops, individual boutiques, café bars and well regarded restaurants specialising in local seafood. The town also enjoys long stretches of shingle beaches, good yachting and watersports facilities. The mainline railway station at Whitstable (0.3 miles distant) provides frequent services to London (Victoria approximately 80 minutes). The high speed Javelin service provides access to London (St Pancras) with a journey time of approximately 73 minutes. The A299 is accessible providing a dual carriageway link to the A2/M2 giving access to the channel ports and connecting motorway network.

Accommodation - The accommodation and approximate measurements are:

Ground Floor -

. Entrance Porch -

. Entrance Hall - 4.88m x 1.65m (16'0" x 5'4") - at maximum points.

. Sitting Room - 4.54m x 3.81m (14'11" x 12'6") - at maximum points.

. Dining Room - 4.26m x 3.73m (13'11" x 12'2") - at maximum points.

. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.05m x 4.26m (16'7" x 14'0") - at maximum points.

. Utility Room - 1.65m x 1.45m (5'4" x 4'9") - at maximum points.

. Shower Room - 2.35m x 1.65m (7'8" x 5'4") - at maximum points.

First Floor -

. Bedroom 1 - 4.71m x 3.75m (15'5" x 12'4") - at maximum points.

. Balcony - 2.52m x 0.64m (8'3" x 2'1") - at maximum points.

. Bedroom 2 - 4.19m x 3.73m (13'8" x 12'2") - at maximum points.

. Bedroom 3 - 4.26m x 3.50m (13'11" x 11'5") - at maximum points.

. Bathroom - 2.50m x 2.29m (8'2" x 7'6") - at maximum points.

Second Floor -

. Bedroom 4 - 4.68m x 3.31m (15'4" x 10'10") - at maximum points.

. Bedroom 5 - 3.52m x 3.40m (11'7" x 11'2") - at maximum points.

. Loft - 3.87m x 3.56m (12'8" x 11'8") - at maximum points.

Outside -

. Garden - 29.87m x 14.94m (98' x 49') - at maximum points.

. Garage - 7.20m x 3.50m (23'7" x 11'5") - at maximum points.

. Studio - 3.50m x 2.55m (11'5" x 8'4") - at maximum points.

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