Detached house for sale in Gladstone Road, Broadstairs CT10

Fern Cottage is a beautiful detached double fronted property on Gladstone Road central Broadstairs. This rarely available and imposing period property offers a blend of modern living with a home packed full of original period features including sash windows, intricate cornices, ceiling roses and marble fireplaces throughout.

A pillared porch entrance leads into a spacious hallway with original wooden flooring and views through to the garden. To the left is a large lounge with triple aspect sash bay window, feature marble fireplace and double glass doors leading out to a dining area with underfloor heating. This overlooks the garden and has sliding glass doors leading to the decked area of the walled rear garden. As you make your way around the house you will come to the kitchen and utility room which is a lovely blend of old and new with plenty of storage space and access to the rear garden. There is another reception room to the front of the property with a bay window, fireplace and log burning stove. The ground floor also has a cloakroom and access to the cellar.

The first floor comprises a stunning master bedroom with windows to the front, marble fireplace and bespoke built-in wardrobe and cupboards as well as an en-suite bathroom. There are a further two double bedrooms, both with original sash windows and feature fireplaces and a family bathroom with underfloor heating.

Externally to the front of the property there are two driveways, one each side, with parking for one car on each and the additional bonus of a garage, which is exceptionally rare for central Broadstairs.

The walled rear garden is mainly laid to lawn. There is a decked seating area as you come out of the house and a beautiful variety of flowers and trees around the borders. There is also rear access to the garage and workshop with light and power.

Gladstone Road is a great location within Broadstairs and offers easy access to the high street and a short walk to the train station. The beach and harbour are within walking distance and the home is located in an ideal situation with the local infant, junior, secondary and grammar schools all very close by. Early viewing highly recommended.

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EPC Rating: D

Location

The sought-after seaside town of Broadstairs, with quaint fisherman’s cottages and period houses, including Bleak House, once the summer home of Charles Dickens. Broadstairs is also well known for its Blue Flag award winning sandy beaches, including Viking Bay and Joss Bay. The town also offers a good range of facilities with a wonderful selection of boutique shops, restaurants and cinema, together with those found at Westwood Cross shopping centre. Sporting and recreational opportunities in the area include: A leisure centre at Ramsgate, golf at North Foreland Golf Club, the championship golf courses of Royal St Georges and Princes in Sandwich, various sports clubs in the area including Broadstairs Sailing Club, cliff top and beach walking, horse riding and bowls clubs. Broadstairs benefits from the High Speed Rail with direct services to London (St Pancras 76 mins). The nearby A299 Thanet Way provides good access to the motorway network. The Eurotunnel at Cheriton, Port of Dover and Eurostar at Ashford are also easily accessed by car and provide excellent links to the continent.

Entrance

Door to:

Entrance Hall

Leading to:

Reception (5.58m x 3.59m)

Reception (4.54m x 3.48m)

WC

WC, Hand basin

Kitchen (3.88m x 3.48m)

Utility Room

Door to garden

Dining Room (5.40m x 3.18m)

First Floor

Leading to:

Bedroom (4.79m x 3.60m)

En Suite

Bath, Shower Cubicle, WC, Hand Basin

Bathroom

Bath, WC, Hand Basin, Underfloor Heating

Bedroom (3.77m x 3.51m)

Bedroom (3.78m x 3.26m)

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway