3 bedroom detached house

Caple House is a charming property ideally located in a prime central position standing on a generous plot with a lovely southerly aspect to the rear. Believed to date back to the early 1920s, this delightful home exudes character featuring light and airy accommodation with high ceilings, large windows and generously proportioned rooms throughout. The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, spacious lounge with bay window and log burning stove creating a warm and inviting atmosphere and a kitchen/diner providing a perfect space for family meals and overlooking the well-established rear garden offering access to the outdoor space. A utility room and cloakroom are also found on the ground floor for added convenience. On the first floor are three good sized double bedrooms and a family bath/shower room. The property boasts a 60ft rear garden with a southerly aspect offering an ideal setting for outdoor activities and relaxation. Conveniently situated within a short walk of Whitstable's mainline railway station and the highly regarded St. Mary's Primary School. Regular bus services to nearby towns and Canterbury, approximately 6.9 miles away, are available just 525 yards from the property. Additionally, the stunning Tankerton seafront with its selection of shops, restaurants and cafes is just half a mile away. Whitstable's quaint town with its working harbour and a variety of individual shops and eateries is also within easy reach located 0.8 of a mile away.

Open Porch   
Outside light.

Entrance Hall   
Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door. Radiator. Window to side. Understairs storage cupboard. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. French oak wood floor.

Cloakroom   
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Local splashback tiling. Window to side. Tiled floor.

Lounge   17' 3 x 15' 8 (5.26m x 4.78m)
Feature fireplace with log burning stove and granite hearth. Large bay window to front. Complete wall of fitted shelving with cabinets below. Radiator. Picture rail. Window to side. French oak wood floor.

Kitchen/Diner   19' 5 x 14' 0 (5.92m x 4.27m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Inset five ring gas hob with extractor cooker hood above and built-in fan assisted electric double oven below. Integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Windows to rear and side overlooking garden. Two radiators. French oak wood floor. Double doors to rear garden.

Utility Room   6' 7 x 6' 4 (2.01m x 1.94m)
Wall and base units. Inset single drainer ceramic sink unit. Partially tiled walls. Work surfaces. Plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted Worcester combination gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Tiled floor. Door to side providing access to rear garden.

Landing   
Window to side. Access to insulated and partly boarded loft with light.

Bedroom 1   15' 9 x 12' 6 (4.81m x 3.81m)
Window to front and side. Small cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Built-in triple wardrobe. Radiator. Varnished floorboards.

Bedroom 2   12' 3 x 9' 5 (3.74m x 2.88m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Small cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Built-in wardrobe. Two fitted wardrobes and double chest of drawers. Radiator.

Bedroom 3   10' 5 x 9' 7 (3.18m x 2.93m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Picture rail. Fitted double cupboard. Radiator. Varnished floorboards.

Bathroom   9' 4 x 6' 5 (2.85m x 1.96m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, separate fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC with low level cistern. Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Two windows to side.

Workshop (formerly garage)   19' 0 x 9' 4 (5.8m x 2.85m)
Power and light.

Front Garden   
Border wall to front. Block paved driveway leading to double gates to side providing off road parking.

Rear Garden   30' 0 x 62' 0 (9.15m x 18.9m)
Southerly facing rear garden. Laid to lawn with well stocked flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Patio area. Outside tap. 7'8 wide (2.34m) vehicle side access with double gates to front garden. Gated pedestrian side access to other side. Greenhouse.

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 gas fired boiler situated in the Utility Room and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are generally painted timber frames.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band D. The amount payable under tax band D for the year 2024/2025 is £2,196.77.

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.
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