Elm Wood West, Whitstable
£425,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Entrance hall l Lounge/Diner
Kitchen/Breakfast room l Conservatory
Integral garage
Three double bedrooms l Shower room l wc
Plot size approximately quarter of an acre
Built circa 1967, in a sought-after quiet location, being on a private development, the house in available for sale for the first time. The owners purchased an additional plot to the side, which is now included in the sale. This additional plot could accommodate an extension or potential development-Subject to the normal consents.
The house is very liveable as it is, but we believe that there is great scope for any buyer to put their own stamp on the house with some minor updating.
The lounge/Diner can be located from the entrance hall and separate door from the kitchen, with large windows to the front and rear allowing plenty of natural light to brighten the room.
The kitchen/breakfast room to the rear features modern shaker style base and wall units, benefitting from a pantry, with door into the conservatory. The conservatory is a great addition, providing a relaxing area to enjoy the beautiful garden.
The first-floor accommodation consists of three double bedrooms, all benefitting from built in wardrobes. A shower room features a walk-in shower and basin. A separate toilet is located next to the shower room.
The house is located in the ever-popular Elm Wood West, being on a private development with its own private road.
Conveniently located, being just a short walk to Swalecliffe/ Chestfield station, and a parade of local shops. Swalecliffe Primary Schools is approximately 0.5 miles away.
Easy access to the A2999 for access to the A2 & M2 road networks.
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn, with drive in front of garage providing additional parking.
The rear garden, is also laid to lawn, with a paved patio area behind the conservatory.
A greenhouse and timber sheds are included in the sale.
Windows: UPVC Double Glazed
Title: Freehold
Grounds: Side plot included in sale
Additional Important information
The following information has been confirmed by our client and we have not verified this information-please ensure that you verify this information
before proceeding with any purchase. Our vendor has supplied the property construction information to the best of their knowledge, but they are not surveyors and we recommend
that any purchaser carries out a survey to confirm this information.
Property Construction
Brick walls and tiled roof
Sewerage - Mains Waste
Electricity Supply: Solar panels and Mains electric
Water Supply - No other supply other than mains water
Heating – Solar water heating and gas central heating
Broadband Type - Not Known
We recommend that any prospective purchaser:
Check the installation types available at the address from Openreach: https://www.openreach.com/fibre-broadband
Check the speed and supply or coverage at the address at Ofcom checker: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage
Mobile Signal/coverage
Our vendor is not aware of any known issues with mobile phone signal, such as areas of restricted coverage specific to the property.
We recommend that any prospective purchaser:
Check the Ofcom checker to ascertain coverage availability at the property: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage
Check with your provider as to the availability of coverage and likely speeds
Take your mobile on a viewing and test at the property
Parking
Drive & Street Parking No permit required
Building Safety
Our vendor is not aware of any known building safety issues or any planned or required works needed to rectify any identified defect/hazard
Restrictions
There are restrictive covenants which are:
* THAT the plans, specifications and elevations of all dwellinghouses or bungalows to be erected shall be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Transferor
*Maintain all and sufficient fences on the south side of each plot as marked with the letter 'T' on the plan bound up within
*TO repair and keep in repair the roadway known as Elmwood West and the footpaths thereof so far as the same are co-extensive with the land hereby transferred until taken and maintained by the Local Authority and to pay all charges and expenses in connection with the making up and taking over of the said road and footpaths and the sewers thereunder
and to indemnify the Transferor and his successors in title in respect thereof. We are advised that a management company exists to manage the unadopted road.
*A Transfer of the land edged and lettered A in red on the filed plan dated 22 April 1982 made between (1) Bernard Utting and (2) Peter Vesey Wells and Celia Ann Vesey Wells contains restrictive covenants-Any purchaser should make enquiries with their conveyancer as to the covenants.
Rights and Easements
Our vendor is not aware of any rights of ways or easements over the property
Flood/Erosion risk
The property is in a high-risk flood area (as defined by the Environment Agency). There is a stream at the end of the garden and has in the past breached its banks. Our vendors advised that the house has never flooded since it was built (1967) and that the stream has not breached its banks since 2009.
Planning Permission or Proposal for Development
Our vendor is not aware of the existence of any known planning permission or proposals for development, construction or change of use affecting the property and its immediate
locality.
Coalfield or Mining Area
Our vendor is not aware of coalfield below the property and has confirmed they are not aware of any other mining activity that could affect the property.
Invicta Estate Agents are members of the The Property Ombudsman Scheme.
Council Tax Band: D (Canterbury City Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, Garage
Garden details: Enclosed Garden, Front Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Gas Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Features
- 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME
- AN EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- ATTACHED GARAGE
- CHAIN FREE
- DRIVEWAY
- GOOD SIZED PLOT
- LARGE FRONT AND REAR GARDEN
- NEARBY AMENITIES
Reference: RS1197
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these details, it should be noted that the measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for representation purposes only and prepared according to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice by our floorplan provider. Therefore, the layout of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and should be regarded as such by any prospective purchaser. Any internal photographs are intended as a guide only and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture/fittings are included in any sale. Where shown, details of lease, ground rent and service charge are provided by the vendor and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed, as the information may not have been verified and further checks should be made either through your solicitor/conveyance. Where appliances, including central heating, are mentioned, it cannot be assumed that they are in working order, as they have not been tested. Please also note that wiring, plumbing and drains have not been checked.
