The Drove, Chestfield, Whitstable, CT5

Situated in a prime village location, this detached home offers a peaceful setting with the added advantage of being within close proximity to an 18-hole golf course. A short stroll leads you to a delightful 15th-century barn which has been converted into a public house and restaurant, perfect for relaxing or socializing. The property is set along The Drove on an exclusive private road that runs parallel to the golf course offering a tranquil and prestigious address. Set on a large plot, the home boasts a generous 118ft rear garden complemented by a good frontage and a garage with workshop area. The adaptable and spacious accommodation is perfect for family living with a versatile layout offering multiple reception rooms and bedrooms. The welcoming entrance hall gives access to all the ground floor rooms and staircase to first floor to include a bright and airy lounge with bay window and a cosy fireplace housing a log burning stove, perfect for winter nights, a kitchen large enough to comfortably fit a breakfast table, ideal for casual dining, and for those more formal meals there is a separate dining room. A third reception room is currently used as a snug but offers the flexibility to serve as a fourth bedroom. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom, bathroom and separate WC. Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a shower room. Local shopping facilities are available at Swalecliffe and Sainsbury's supermarket just over a mile away along with Chestfield Medical Centre. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the quaint harbour town of Whitstable is just 2.7 miles away, while the historic city of Canterbury is approximately 6.4 miles away. A bus service running along Chestfield Road, located about 700 yards from the property, offers convenient links to both towns. Chestfield mainline railway station is just over a mile away and provides excellent rail links to London. This property offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a peaceful village lifestyle with easy access to local amenities, transport links and the coast.

Open Porch   


Entrance Hall   15' 3 max x 12' 3 max (4.65m x 3.74m)
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door. Radiator. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Wood floor.

Cloakroom   
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and low level WC. Frosted window to side. Tiled floor.

Lounge   19' 0 x 13' 10 into bay (5.8m x 4.22m)
Feature stone fireplace housing log burning stove. Bay window to front overlooking garden. Radiator. Window to side.

Dining Room   10' 11 x 10' 0 (3.33m x 3.05m)
Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator.

Snug/Bedroom 4   12' 0 x 8' 11 (3.66m x 2.72m)
Double French doors to rear garden. Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room   12' 5 x 11' 11 (3.79m x 3.64m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel 1½ bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Inset induction hob with extractor cooker hood above. Built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Cupboard housing wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator. Tiled floor. Door to side providing access to rear garden.

Bedroom 1   12' 5 plus wardrobe x 11' 11 (3.79m x 3.64m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Complete wall of fitted wardrobes. Radiator.

Bathroom   8' 10 x 5' 0 plus recess (2.7m x 1.53m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower unit over bath and wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and drawers below. Radiator. Chromed heated towel rail. Additional fitted units. Tiled walls. Frosted window to side. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Light and shaver point.

Separate WC   
Suite in white comprising low level WC and wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below. Frosted window to side. Tiled floor.

Landing   
Window to front. Linen cupboard with shelves. Access to eaves storage with light.

Bedroom 2   11' 11 plus wardrobe x 10' 1 (3.64m x 3.08m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Wall of fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Door to eaves storage.

Bedroom 3   10' 1 plus wardrobe x 7' 4 (3.08m x 2.24m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator.

Shower Room   6' 10 x 5' 10 (2.09m x 1.78m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and WC with concealed cistern. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Window to side. Extractor fan. Light and shaver point. Door to loft storage also housing hot water cylinder fitted with immersion heater.

Garage   20' 3 x 8' 3 (6.18m x 2.52m)
Attached garage. Power and light.

Workshop   8' 0 x 7' 2 (2.44m x 2.19m)
Power and light. Door to rear garden.

Front Garden   
Border fence to front. Mainly laid to lawn. Large gravel driveway extending to the font of the property and garage providing ample off road parking.

Rear Garden   50' 0 x 118' 0 (15.24m x 35.97m)
Mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Paved area. Large pebbled seating area. Greenhouse. Outside taps. Outside lighting. Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing and hedging.

Other 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 annual charge for 2025 is approximately £105.00.



We are advised that the property was completely underpinned under insurance claims with final works completing in 1998, further information is available on request.

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 Kitchen/Breakfast Room and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are generally of UPVC double glaze sealed units.

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 F. The amount payable under tax band F for the year 2024/2025 is £3,242.04.

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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