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3 bedroom detached bungalow
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Splendid Detached Edwardian Bungalow
- Three Double Bedrooms & Two Elegant Bathrooms
- Bursting With Original Features
- Characterful Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Utility Area
- Opportunity To Extend Into The Loft
- Enchanting Garden With Art Studio
- Off Road Parking & Established Front Garden
- Less Than Ten Minutes Walk To The High Street & Beach Front
- Less Than Three Miles To The Arty Seaside Town Of Margate
- EPC RATING: D
There is over 1300 sq. Ft of spacious and versatile accommodation which also offers an opportunity to extend into the loft, STPC. Peacefully set back front the road with a double driveway yet perfectly located less than a ten-minute walk to both Broadstairs bustling high street and the popular Viking Bay.
A shingle path with steppingstones brings you to a handsome stained glass Edwardian front door which opens into an equally grand reception lobby that is the perfect place for coats and shoes.
This leads through to the main living area which has an abundance of character, a cast iron ornate fireplace sits centre stage whilst the rest of the room hosts impressive original cornicing which complements the striking ceiling rose and picture rails.
The kitchen breakfast room sits at the rear of the property and has been styled to suit the rest of the property, fitted by the solid wood kitchen cabinet company these bespoke solid wood units surround a double range Smeg cooker and traditional style Belfast sink. The area is complemented by Silestone work tops and aqua ceramic glazed tiles. Marmoleum flooring has been laid and flows through to the breakfast room which has a glass roof and overlooks the courtyard. A few steps descend to a convenient utility room which has a butler sink and plenty of room for laundry appliances.
There is a charming sitting room at the front of the property, which has a large bay window, framed by a magnificent Edwardian arch which has intricate plaster detail and looks perfectly in place with the other features that flourish through this room.
There are three double bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite bathroom that has been lovingly decorated with wood panelling, decorative tiles, rolled top bath which has a rainfall shower and Burlington mixer tap. The second bedroom has French doors that lead to the side garden that could be made into a private terrace. The largest of all the bedrooms has a bay window and two port hole windows which add another depth of personality to this characterful home. A stylish modern cloakroom has been equipped with a large walk-in shower and finished with attractive mosaic tiles.
OUTSIDE:
This enchanting walled garden wraps around the entire property and benefits from all day sunshine. Doors from the breakfast room bring you to a shingle courtyard that has steppingstones leading you to a fully insulated, double glazed art studio, currently used a hobby room but could equally become a home office or teenage den. Beyond this there is a stunning south facing seating area that has a striking Moroccan tiled floor and canopy offering a peaceful area to read.
There is a gated fence which separates the west side of the garden currently used as bin and bicycle storage, this leads to the bedroom terrace and to the front of the house where there is a substantial front garden adorned by mature shrubs and small trees.
SITUATION:
King Edward Avenue is situated in a quiet residential road which sits just moments from the Kent coast and Broadstairs bustling town centre. Broadstairs is a quintessential seaside town with an historic harbour with a rich maritime tradition and a bustling High Street with a variety of independent retailers, cafes, and restaurants. There is a strong sense of community within the town with many regular events such as the Dickens Festival and Broadstairs Folk Week.
The town has seven sandy beaches including the Blue Flag Joss Bay and enjoys lovely cliff top walks to the neighbouring coastal towns of Ramsgate and Margate. On the outskirts of the town, you have numerous retail parks which offer a far wider selection of big-name shops, including the Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, which also has a cinema and casino.
Broadstairs offers a range of other leisure amenities and an excellent selection of State and private schools, including Dane Court Grammar School and St Lawrence College. The town is served by a mainline station which offers a service to London St Pancras via Ashford International in approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The thriving town of Margate just 3 miles away, is one of Englands most quintessential seaside towns, with its long, sandy beaches and traditional seaside shops and arcades. However, there is also a new and vibrant atmosphere in Margate, with the world-renowned Turner Contemporary art gallery (opened in 2011) and the regeneration of the Old Town, with its vast array of boutique shops and international cafes and restaurants. The town is also served by a variety of High Street stores, whilst the recently developed Westwood Cross shopping centre offers a superb array of shopping and recreational amenities. Margate has much to see and do, including three theatres, the Winter Gardens, The Theatre Royal (the second oldest theatre in the country) and the Tom Thumb Theatre (one of the smallest theatres in the world).
The Isle of Thanet offers a wide selection of schools, including 41 primary schools and 13 secondary schools (including both state grammar schools and several well regarded independent schools) and an outstanding Forest Kindergarten.
The cathedral city of Canterbury is just 18 miles to the west and is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with a thriving city centre offering a wide array of high street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants. The city also offers a fine selection of sporting, leisure and recreational amenities, including the refurbished Marlowe Theatre. Canterbury has an excellent choice of educational amenities, ranging from Grammar schools to highly regarded private schools and three universities. Easy access to mainland Europe is facilitated by the port of Dover just 12 miles to the south and the Channel Tunnel a further 7 miles.
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute o form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements and floor plans are a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller.
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