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6 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Substantial & Imposing Edwardian House
- Elevated Position with Views of Whitstable and Towards the Sea
- Moments from Tankerton Slopes & Seafront
- Whitstable Station 0.6 Miles
- 5548 sq ft (515 sqm) of Accommodation
- 6 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms
- Detached Annexe
- 2 Self-Contained Studio Apartments
- Extensive Gardens
- Double Garage & Parking
'Red Gables' is ideally situated within central Tankerton, moments from the beach and a short walk to Whitstable's fashionable town centre with its highly regarded restaurants and independent shops, bus routes and Whitstable Station (0.6 miles).
The house features striking red brick elevations with contrasting sandstone quoins, window margins and entrance porch, and a brick walled frontage to Tankerton Road of 120ft (36.5m). Internally, much period detail has been retained including joinery, mouldings, and some fireplaces.
In recent years the property has been the subject of a programme of remodelling and refurbishment and now provides beautifully presented and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors to include an entrance hall, four receptions rooms including an open-plan living room with kitchen/breakfast room and a former chapel, six double bedrooms, four bathrooms. The principal bedroom suite includes a large dressing room and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with vaulted ceiling.
Outside, a detached outbuilding has been purpose built to provide two self-contained studio apartments and in addition there is a detached two storey annexe. Both have potential for a variety of uses including gym space, an art studio, home office, guest accommodation and/or holiday lets.
Electronically operated double gates open to a large driveway with plentiful off street parking and access to a double garage. To the rear, a paved terrace to the side of the house is ideal for entertaining, and overlooks the established gardens.
Location - Tankerton Road is a much sought after road, conveniently positioned for access to both Whitstable and Tankerton, local shopping and educational facilities, the seafront and bus routes. Mainline railway services are available at Whitstable station, offering fast and frequent services to London (Victoria approximately 80 minutes) with high speed links to London St Pancras (approximately 73 minutes) and the A299 is also easily accessible linking with the A2/ M2 providing access to the channel ports and subsequent motorway network. Whitstable's fashionable and charming town centre boasts an array of delicatessens, restaurants and boutique shops. Just moments from the town centre you can meander through the town's historic alleyways leading to Whitstable's beautiful coastline and working harbour with fish markets. Located between Whitstable and Tankerton is Whitstable Castle which is a popular attraction offering a wide range of social and cultural events along with its now celebrated 'Regency' style gardens. A short stroll up Tower Hill will take you to Tankerton slopes and the Castle Tea Gardens where you can enjoy stunning sea views over Whitstable Bay and the Isle of Sheppey.
Accommodation - The accommodation and approximate measurements (taken at maximum points) are:
Ground Floor -
. Entrance Hall - 7.39m x 2.01m (24'3" x 6'7") -
. Drawing Room - 4.17m x 3.99m (13'8" x 13'1") -
. Sitting Room - 6.12m x 4.06m (20'1" x 13'4") -
. Dining Room - 4.17m x 3.99m (13'8" x 13'1") -
. Living Room - 4.62m x 4.13m (15'2" x 13'7") -
. Kitchen - 6.22m x 3.45m (20'5" x 11'4") -
. Breakfast Room - 4.14m x 3.38m (13'7" x 11'1") -
. Utility Room - 2.01m x 1.50m (6'7" x 4'11") -
. Cloakroom -
First Floor -
. Bedroom 1 - 4.74m x 4.13m (15'7" x 13'7") -
. Dressing Room - 3.25m x 2.92m (10'8" x 9'7") -
. En-Suite Bathroom - 4.14m x 3.20m (13'7" x 10'6") -
. Bedroom 2 - 4.19m x 4.00m (13'8" x 13'1") -
. Bedroom 3 - 4.00m x 3.82m (13'1" x 12'6") -
Shower Room - 1.70m x 1.12m (5'7" x 3'8") -
Second Floor -
. Bedroom 4 - 5.16m x 4.04m (16'11" x 13'3") -
. En-Suite Shower Room - 2.49m x 2.31m (8'2" x 7'7") -
. Bedroom 5 - 5.26m x 4.01m (17'3" x 13'2") -
. Bedroom 6 - 4.17m x 3.99m (13'8" x 13'1") -
. Bathroom - 4.14m x 3.99m (13'7" x 13'1") -
Annexe -
. Living Room - 4.22m x 3.30m (13'10" x 10'10") -
. Kitchen - 2.37m x 1.84m (7'9" x 6'0") -
. Bedroom - 3.81m x 3.45m (12'6" x 11'4") -
. Shower Room - 3.18m x 1.88m (10'5" x 6'2") -
Studios -
. Ground Floor Studio - 6.22m x 6.12m (20'5" x 20'1") -
. Shower Room - 2.36m x 1.55m (7'9" x 5'1") -
. First Floor Studio - 11.40m x 4.55m (37'5" x 14'11") -
. Shower Room - 1.88m x 1.78m (6'2" x 5'10") -
Outside -
. Garden - 45.72m x 24.08m (150' x 79') -
. Outdoor Shower Room - 2.95m x 1.73m (9'8" x 5'8") -
. Double Garage - 7.49m x 6.22m (24'7" x 20'5") -
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