Detached house for sale in Ocean Close, Birchington CT7

Stunning sea views - Watch the sun go down over Epple Bay from your very own balcony with this detached chalet style home in one of Birchington's most sought after locations.
Enjoyed by the current owner for 21 years, the property has been lovingly well maintained during their tenure and is presented in impeccable order throughout.
The light and airy ground floor is wonderfully spacious with a large lounge/diner spanning front to back. A well planned kitchen is accessed from here as well as the entrance hall and leads through to a utility area and modern downstairs shower room. A double bedroom concludes the generous ground floor.
The first floor presents two further double bedrooms and a shower room. A large balcony is found off the back bedroom, offering the perfect vantage point to enjoy those beautiful sea views.
A long driveway provides off-road parking, ideal for those looking to store a motorhome, caravan or boat and leads to a large garage with remote controlled, electric door.
This property caters to a diverse range of buyers, from families seeking a seaside home to those considering retiring to the coast. With sea views, generous living spaces, and an enviable location, this lovingly maintained home truly deserves a personal viewing to be fully appreciated.

Location:
The picturesque seaside town of Birchington is situated on the Kent coast and offers a good range of amenities with independent shops, supermarkets and eateries, medical and dental practices and schooling. Ocean Close is just off Epple Bay, bordering Birchington and Westgate-on-Sea where the promenade allows access to some of the finest coastal walks and cycle path that stretch as far as Reculver with its Roman fort, whilst Birchington & Westgate 18 hole golf course is just yards away.
The train station at Birchington provides services to London St Pancras via the High Speed link, with journeys from 90 minutes, whilst road-users can access the nearby A299 Thanet Way for easy access to the M2 motorway.
Once coined as 'Mayfair by the sea' when aristocratic Londoners visited during summer, Westgate is a highly regarded coastal town, predominately of period architecture with its Victorian canopied shops offering a range of independent boutiques, mainstream supermarket cafe's, restaurants and bars. Westgate is also home to a magnificent 18-hole golf club, the grade II listed Carlton Cinema and a selection of both primary and secondary schools.
The à la mode town of Margate with its vibrant 'Old Town' is 1.9 miles away and offers a range of amenities, which are complemented by those found at Westwood Cross. The area provides a selection of well-regarded schools in both state and private sectors. Further leisure, cultural and educational facilities can be found in both the cathedral city of Canterbury and the harbour town of Ramsgate.
Westgate train station is close by and provides a frequent service for commuters straight through to London Victoria. Margate mainline station is 1.5 miles distant and provides direct links to London Victoria as well as the high speed Javelin service to London St. Pancras.
The A299 is approximately 4.5 miles away providing excellent road links to London via the M2 at Brenley Corner.

Non-Approved Property Details

Entrance Hall

Double glazed UPVC front entrance door. Radiator. Power points. Stairs leading to first floor. Laminate flooring.

Lounge - 23' 1 x 14' 1 Narrowing To 11'2 (7.04m x 4.3m)

Feature fireplace with electric fire. Coved ceiling. Window to front overlooking front garden. Radiator. TV point. Phone point. Power point. French doors to rear garden..

Kitchen - 15' 7 x 10' 3 (4.75m x 3.13m)

The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on four walls. Inset ceramic 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Electric hob with extractor hood above and built-in fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Power points. Radiator. Built-in storage cupboard.

Utility Room - 7' 4 x 2' 3 (2.24m x 0.69m)

Work surfaces. Power points. Windows to side and rear overlooking rear garden. Door to rear garden.

Landing

Window to side. Access to loft. Power points. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom One - 15' 0 x 9' 6 (4.58m x 2.9m)

Window to front. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Downstairs Shower Room - 7' 5 x 5' 6 (2.27m x 1.68m)

Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to side. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 11' 9 x 9' 2 (3.59m x 2.8m)

Window to side and rear overlooking sea views. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. Radiator. Power points. Door to balcony.

Balcony - 10' 9 x 8' 3 (3.28m x 2.52m)

Bedroom Three - 12' 10 x 8' 6 (3.92m x 2.6m)

Window to front overlooking front garden. Radiator. Power points.

Bathroom - 9' 7 x 7' 1 (2.93m x 2.16m)

Suite in white comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Radiator. Tiled walls. Frosted window to rear.

Detached Garage - 19' 10 x 8' 1 (6.05m x 2.47m)

Detached garage with power points and light.

Rear Garden - 42' 10 x 53' 9 (13.06m x 16.38m)

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Side access. Access to garage.

Front Garden &Amp; Driveway - 43' 10 x 33' 8 (13.37m x 10.26m)

Open expanse of lawn to front with a long driveway which extends to 58' 6 (17.82m) and leading to a detached garage.

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 and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows

The windows are generally of UPVC 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 £2,763.78

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.