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Guide price
£795,000
4 bed detached house for sale
Joy Lane, Whitstable CT54 beds
2 baths
EPC rating: C
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Joy Lane Primary School 0 miles
- St Alphege Church of England Infant School 0.5 miles
- Whitstable 0.9 miles
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe 2.3 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
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- Substantial Detached Passive Home
- Four Double Bedrooms
- En-Suite Shower Room & Modern Bathroom
- Mature Private & Secluded Rear Garden
- Potential for Further Expansion (STPP)
- Solar Panels & Air Source Heat Pump
- Off-Road Parking & Integral Garage
- Close to Whitstable Town Centre
- No Forward Chain
The Oak House, a substantial detached passive home, offers an unparalleled blend of eco-friendly living and modern comfort. Boasting four generously proportioned double bedrooms, this residence provides ample space for family living or hosting guests. On entering the home you are greeted by the large entrance with its feature welsh oak beams. The thoughtfully designed home offers a generous living space with a modern kitchen/breakfast area housing an array of fitted appliances and large island unit opening to the lounge/diner resulting in ample natural light flooding the ground floor accommodation. A utility room and cloakroom are also found to the ground floor. Oak stairs lead to the first floor with four double bedrooms and sleek modern bathroom with the principal bedroom also having the luxury of an en-suite shower room. For those with ambitious visions, the property presents exciting potential for further expansion, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission, offering the opportunity to tailor the space to your evolving needs.
Nestled within a mature private and secluded rear garden and large patio area, this property offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The property benefits from a block paved driveway proving off-road parking to the front and an integral garage with large storage space above.
When the home was built, the aim was for it to be as energy efficient as it could be. Equipped with low energy LED, solar panels and an air source heat pump, this home exemplifies sustainable living, reducing its environmental footprint while providing year-round comfort, helping to keep running costs to a minimum.
Situated in close proximity to Whitstable Town Centre and just off Joy Lane within walking distance to Whitstable seafront, the residence benefits from easy access to the fashionable Whitstable High Street with its wide variety of individual shops and eateries (0.6 miles) all within a short distance. Whitstable mainline line railway station is about 1 mile away.
Non-Approved Draft Details
Entrance Hall
Oak front entrance door with double glazed panel. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Oak staircase with glass balustrade leading to first floor semi-galleried landing. Downlighters. Opening to lounge/diner. Opening to kitchen/breakfast room.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below, granite surround, granite upstand and close coupled WC. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Frosted window to front. Extractor fan.
Lounge/Diner - 21' 4 x 13' 1 (6.51m x 3.99m)
Freestanding log burning stove. Window to front. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Thermostat control for central heating. Bi-folding doors to rear garden. Downlighters.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 19' 10 Max x 13' 5 (6.05m x 4.09m)
Beautiful handmade solid wood 'Higham' kitchen with matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel Franke 1½ bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Large island unit with breakfast bar area, granite worktop and a variety of drawers below including recycling bin storage. Inset five ring gas hob with stainless steel and glass extractor cooker above. Built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Integrated bespoke fitted larder cupboard. Window to rear. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Downlighters. Personal door to garage. Door to utility room. Opening to Lounge/Diner.
Utility Room - 7' 6 x 7' 4 (2.29m x 2.24m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Granite work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Window to front. Plumbing for washing machine. Downlighters.
Spacious Semi-Galleried Landing
Window to front. Access via loft ladder to insulated and large boarded loft with light and two Velux windows. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder. Central heating thermostat control for underfloor heating.
Bedroom 1 - 10' 10 x 10' 6 Plus Recess (3.31m x 3.21m)
Window to side overlooking garden. Large built-in wardrobe with shelves, hanging space and light. Radiator. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - 6' 6 x 5' 0 (1.99m x 1.53m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with granite top and cupboard below and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 1 x 10' 8 (3.99m x 3.26m)
Windows to front and side overlooking garden. Built-in double wardrobe with light, shelves and hanging space. Downlighters. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 11' 0 x 10' 3 (3.36m x 3.13m)
Window to front. Large built-in wardrobe with light, shelves and hanging space. Downlighters. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 10' 3 x 8' 4 (3.13m x 2.54m)
Window to rear. Large built-in wardrobe with light, shelves and hanging space. Downlighters. Radiator.
Bathroom - 8' 2 x 6' 7 (2.49m x 2.01m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower unit over bath with screen to side, large vanity unit with granite top and inset wash hand basin with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
Integral Garage - 19' 3 x 9' 11 (5.87m x 3.03m)
Garage with personal door to kitchen/breakfast room, door to rear garden and double timber doors to front. Power and light. Consumer units. Well-lit second floor work area accessed by ladder.
Front Garden
Border hedge to front. Block paved driveway extending to the side of the property providing off road parking. Path to front door.
Rear And Side Garden - 36' 0 x 38' 0 Plus 58'0 x 8'0 (10.98m x 11.59m)
The garden is southerly facing. Landscaped garden mainly laid to lawn with well stocked beds with flowers, bushes and shrubs. Large paved patio area. Timber shed. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Gated pedestrian side access. Paved path leading to personal garage door and log store.
Other Information
The roof of the property is fitted with solar panels linked to the national grid, obtaining fit returns.
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 ashp (air source heat pump) supplying underfloor heating as indicated in these particulars. We are advised by the vendor that quarterly rhi payments are received.
Windows
The windows are generally of stained oak framed and double glazed 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 E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2024/2025 is £2,684.94.
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.<br />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.<br />No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT.<br />For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 13th April 2024.
Nestled within a mature private and secluded rear garden and large patio area, this property offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The property benefits from a block paved driveway proving off-road parking to the front and an integral garage with large storage space above.
When the home was built, the aim was for it to be as energy efficient as it could be. Equipped with low energy LED, solar panels and an air source heat pump, this home exemplifies sustainable living, reducing its environmental footprint while providing year-round comfort, helping to keep running costs to a minimum.
Situated in close proximity to Whitstable Town Centre and just off Joy Lane within walking distance to Whitstable seafront, the residence benefits from easy access to the fashionable Whitstable High Street with its wide variety of individual shops and eateries (0.6 miles) all within a short distance. Whitstable mainline line railway station is about 1 mile away.
Non-Approved Draft Details
Entrance Hall
Oak front entrance door with double glazed panel. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Oak staircase with glass balustrade leading to first floor semi-galleried landing. Downlighters. Opening to lounge/diner. Opening to kitchen/breakfast room.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below, granite surround, granite upstand and close coupled WC. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Frosted window to front. Extractor fan.
Lounge/Diner - 21' 4 x 13' 1 (6.51m x 3.99m)
Freestanding log burning stove. Window to front. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Thermostat control for central heating. Bi-folding doors to rear garden. Downlighters.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 19' 10 Max x 13' 5 (6.05m x 4.09m)
Beautiful handmade solid wood &#39;Higham&#39; kitchen with matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel Franke 1&#189; bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Large island unit with breakfast bar area, granite worktop and a variety of drawers below including recycling bin storage. Inset five ring gas hob with stainless steel and glass extractor cooker above. Built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Integrated bespoke fitted larder cupboard. Window to rear. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Downlighters. Personal door to garage. Door to utility room. Opening to Lounge/Diner.
Utility Room - 7' 6 x 7' 4 (2.29m x 2.24m)
Range of matching wall and base units. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Granite work surfaces with drainer grooves and upstands. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Window to front. Plumbing for washing machine. Downlighters.
Spacious Semi-Galleried Landing
Window to front. Access via loft ladder to insulated and large boarded loft with light and two Velux windows. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder. Central heating thermostat control for underfloor heating.
Bedroom 1 - 10' 10 x 10' 6 Plus Recess (3.31m x 3.21m)
Window to side overlooking garden. Large built-in wardrobe with shelves, hanging space and light. Radiator. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - 6' 6 x 5' 0 (1.99m x 1.53m)
Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with granite top and cupboard below and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 - 13' 1 x 10' 8 (3.99m x 3.26m)
Windows to front and side overlooking garden. Built-in double wardrobe with light, shelves and hanging space. Downlighters. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 11' 0 x 10' 3 (3.36m x 3.13m)
Window to front. Large built-in wardrobe with light, shelves and hanging space. Downlighters. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 10' 3 x 8' 4 (3.13m x 2.54m)
Window to rear. Large built-in wardrobe with light, shelves and hanging space. Downlighters. Radiator.
Bathroom - 8' 2 x 6' 7 (2.49m x 2.01m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower unit over bath with screen to side, large vanity unit with granite top and inset wash hand basin with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Extractor fan. Shaver point.
Integral Garage - 19' 3 x 9' 11 (5.87m x 3.03m)
Garage with personal door to kitchen/breakfast room, door to rear garden and double timber doors to front. Power and light. Consumer units. Well-lit second floor work area accessed by ladder.
Front Garden
Border hedge to front. Block paved driveway extending to the side of the property providing off road parking. Path to front door.
Rear And Side Garden - 36' 0 x 38' 0 Plus 58'0 x 8'0 (10.98m x 11.59m)
The garden is southerly facing. Landscaped garden mainly laid to lawn with well stocked beds with flowers, bushes and shrubs. Large paved patio area. Timber shed. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Gated pedestrian side access. Paved path leading to personal garage door and log store.
Other Information
The roof of the property is fitted with solar panels linked to the national grid, obtaining fit returns.
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 ashp (air source heat pump) supplying underfloor heating as indicated in these particulars. We are advised by the vendor that quarterly rhi payments are received.
Windows
The windows are generally of stained oak framed and double glazed 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 E. The amount payable under tax band E for the year 2024/2025 is £2,684.94.
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.<br />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.<br />No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT.<br />For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 13th April 2024.
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