Detached house for sale in Island Road, Sarre, Birchington CT7

Tucked right away with no near neighbours and surrounded by picturesque countryside is 'Riverside Manor'; a most unique Dutch gabled residence with beautiful gardens and its very own 40' mooring onto the River Stour.
Covering an impressive 2711 sq ft (251.9 sq m), the original property dates back to 1906 and was sympathetically extended in 2018, creating the 'North Wing' which offers potential for self contained annexe accommodation owing to the fact it has its own private entrance.
The newly added 'North Wing' has a large drawing room with a triple aspect and proves to be the perfect room for entertaining. There are two double bedrooms, each with countryside views and one with access to a balcony and loft room. A contemporary shower room and a huge utility room/inner hall completes the 'North Wing' and connects seamlessly into the original part of the house, the 'South Wing'. Here we have two reception rooms, a study, cloakroom and a kitchen/breakfast room to the ground floor whilst the first floor presents two double bedrooms with far reaching views across fields and a large family bathroom. There are two porches at the front and back of the property.
Moving outside and beautiful gardens encompass the property, providing various areas to enjoy the sunshine and tranquility. There is a viewing deck on the south elevation which is the perfect sunbathing spot whilst taking full advantage of those stunning views and a small bridge crosses a dyke to a summer house with views across the gardens; the perfect place to unwind with a book and glass of something nice.
A fully insulated studio is currently used as a gym and has its own power supply. This may be ideal for those working from home who need to be away from the day to day busy household.
Not many properties boast direct access to a river, but this property not only has access to the River Stour, it has access to a secure mooring at the end of the private track. You can close the gate behind you and could quite literally be anywhere.
Riverside Manor offers an exceptionally unique opportunity for those looking for a rural lifestyle with no near neighbours yet within close proximity of the Thanet coastal towns and cathedral city of Canterbury in each direction.

Location:
Sarre is small village ideally located within easy reach of the historic city of Canterbury (approx. 9 miles) and Ramsgate (8 miles), with its Royal Harbour and picturesque marina with its good selection of restaurants, bars and shops. The village of Minster (approx. 4 miles) offers a selection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants.
The countryside around Sarre provides good walking, riding and cycling and the towns on the north Kent coast of Whitstable, Herne Bay and Birchington together with the east Kent coastal towns of Broadstairs and Ramsgate are all accessible. Broadstairs and Ramsgate boasts a number of sandy beaches for which the area is renowned and Whitstable has a historic town centre, famous for its oyster fisheries. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is accessible approximately 8 miles West and boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual and designer shops. Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is also a popular destination en-route to nearby Broadstairs.
The Thanet Way (A299) is nearby, providing access to the A2/M2 and subsequent motorway network.
Out of town leisure and shopping facilities can be found at Westwood Cross, approx. 7 miles distant. The property is easily connected with the motorway network via the A299 Thanet Way and A2.
Thanet Parkway Railway Station with High Speed rail services to London St Pancras with 70 minutes is located within 6 miles.

Non-Approved Property Details

Porch - 4' 5 x 4' 3 (1.35m x 1.3m)

Partially glazed painted wood front entrance door to enclosed porch.

Entrance Hall

Partially glazed painted wood entrance door. Coved ceiling. Power points. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Engineered oak flooring.

Dining Room - 13' 0 x 13' 0 (3.97m x 3.97m)

Feature brick fireplace. Window to front overlooking garden grounds and fields. Radiator. Power points. Laminate flooring. Double doors to Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 20' 8 x 15' 4 (6.3m x 4.68m)

The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Work surfaces. Inset 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with filter drinking water tap. Induction hob with extractor hood above and built-in eye level neff fan assisted electric double oven. Integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Windows to side and rear overlooking garden grounds. Power points. Laminate flooring. Stable door to rear porch.

Rear Porch - 10' 7 x 5' 8 (3.23m x 1.73m)

Windows to side and rear. Door into Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

Lounge - 12' 11 x 11' 8 (3.94m x 3.56m)

Feature fireplace housing log burning stove. Coved ceiling. Window to front overlooking garden and fields. Radiator. Power points. Engineered oak flooring.

Study - 9' 4 x 8' 2 (2.85m x 2.7m)

Window to rear overlooking garden grounds. Power points. Radiator. Oak flooring.

Cloakroom - 5' 0 x 2' 10 (1.53m x 0.87m)

Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit and low level WC. Radiator. Downlighters. Oak flooring.

Utility Room/Inner Hall - 14' 3 x 10' 10 (4.35m x 3.31m)

Range of matching wall and base units. Inset stainless steel sink unit. Work surfaces. Power points. Window to rear overlooking garden grounds. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Floor standing oil boiler. Downlighters. Engineered oak flooring.

Drawing Room - 28' 2 x 15' 5 (8.59m x 4.7m)

Windows to front, side and rear overlooking garden grounds. Four radiators. Power points. Engineered oak flooring.

South Wing First Floor Landing

Porthole window to front. Access to loft. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom One - 13' 0 x 13' 0 (3.97m x 3.97m)

Window to front overlooking garden grounds and fields. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Three - 12' 11 x 11' 1 (3.94m x 3.38m)

Window to front overlooking garden grounds and fields. Range of wall-to-wall built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points. TV point.

Bathroom - 11' 7 x 9' 10 (3.54m x 3m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath and double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and high flush WC. Radiator. Heated towel rail. Window to side. Wooden floor boards. Downlighters.

North Wing First Floor Landing

Window to side. Power points.

Bedroom Two - 15' 6 x 12' 9 At Maximum Points (4.73m x 3.89m)

Window to side overlooking garden grounds and fields. Built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Four - 15' 6 x 9' 8 At Maximum Points (4.73m x 2.95m)

Windows to side and rear overlooking overlooking garden grounds and fields. Radiator. Power points. French doors to balcony. Access to loft room.

Separate Shower Room - 7' 7 x 6' 3 (2.32m x 1.91m)

Contemporary suite in white comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled floor. Window to side. Extractor fan.

Loft Room - 28' 3 x 8' 6 (8.62m x 2.6m)

Velux window to side with views across the garden grounds and fields. Radiator. Power points.

Gym/Studio - 15' 11 x 12' 7 (4.86m x 3.84m)

Timber built, insulated cabin with independent power supply. Windows overlooking the garden.

Summer House - 11' 6 x 7' 5 (3.51m x 2.27m)

Timber built summer house with power. Windows overlooking the garden.

Main Services

The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.

Heating

Central heating is provided by an oil fired boiler situated in the utility room and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows

The windows are a combination of double glazed sealed units and single glazed timber units with some secondary glazing.

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 £2,776.87

Viewing

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Agent Notes

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