Whitstable · CT5

Norman Road

£495,000AvailableFreehold
Agent's summary

This detached bungalow enjoys a unique and secluded position opposite Duncan Downs, one of the UK's largest village greens, extending to approximately 52 acres of open green space and woodland walks. Built in the early 2000s, the property benefits from 15 solar panels with a feed-in tariff providing an additional income stream. The well-proportioned accommodation comprises an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and a door leading through to a generous inner hall. There is a comfortable sitting room with fireplace together with a kitchen/diner offering access to the rear garden and a cloakroom. The ground floor further provides two double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, alongside a large shower room with a useful utility cupboard incorporating plumbing for a washing machine. The first floor is currently arranged as an impressive open plan space measuring approximately 37ft x 15ft.

Beds3
Baths2
TypeDetached
From Kent Estate Agencies :

The home, in the agent’s words

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  • Detached Chalet Property, Built 2004
  • 37ft x 15ft Open Plan First Floor
  • Two Ground Floor Double Bedrooms
  • En-Suite + Large Shower Room
  • Kitchen/Diner With Access To Garden
  • Lounge With Fireplace
  • Large Integral Garage + Ample Parking
  • Feed-In Tariff Solar Panels, No Upward Chain
  • Duncan Downs Almost On The Doorstep
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This detached bungalow enjoys a unique and secluded position opposite Duncan Downs, one of the UK's largest village greens, extending to approximately 52 acres of open green space and woodland walks.

Built in the early 2000s, the property benefits from 15 solar panels with a feed-in tariff providing an additional income stream. The well-proportioned accommodation comprises an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and a door leading through to a generous inner hall. There is a comfortable sitting room with fireplace together with a kitchen/diner offering access to the rear garden and a cloakroom. The ground floor further provides two double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, alongside a large shower room with a useful utility cupboard incorporating plumbing for a washing machine.

The first floor is currently arranged as an impressive open plan space measuring approximately 37ft x 15ft. This versatile area offers excellent potential to create additional bedrooms together with a further bathroom or en-suite, subject to any necessary consents.

Outside the property is surrounded by low-maintenance gardens to the front, side and rear. A driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a large integral garage which benefits from a water supply and WC.

The property is conveniently positioned for a wide range of amenities. Vibrant Whitstable town centre, renowned for its independent boutiques, restaurants and art galleries, is just over half a mile away. Whitstable mainline railway station, providing frequent services to London, is approximately 0.8 of a mile from the property. The town's charming seafront and bustling working harbour are also within easy reach.

For those wishing to travel further afield, regular bus services to surrounding towns and Canterbury are available from Canterbury Road, approximately 500 yards away. The cathedral city of Canterbury is approximately 6.3 miles. The A299 is also readily accessible providing convenient links to the A2/M2 and the Channel ports as well as the wider motorway network.

Non-Approved Draft Details

Entrance Lobby
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door. Radiator. Stairs to first floor. Door to inner hall.

Inner Hall   12' 9 x 8' 9 plus recess (3.89m x 2.67m)
Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Thermostat control for central heating.

Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Radiator. Frosted window to rear.

Lounge   14' 3 x 11' 10 (4.35m x 3.61m)
Feature brick fireplace housing electric fire. Windows to front and side overlooking garden. Radiator.

Kitchen/Diner   13' 0 x 11' 10 (3.97m x 3.61m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer stainless steel 2.5 bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Gas cooker point. Window to side overlooking garden. Radiator. Double door providing access to rear garden with double glazed side panels.

Bedroom 1   11' 5 plus wardrobe x 11' 4 (3.48m x 3.46m)
Windows to front and side overlooking garden. Complete wall of built-in wardrobes. Radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite   7' 4 x 5' 9 (2.24m x 1.76m)
Suite in white comprising shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC and bidet. Heated towel rail. Frosted window to front. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 2   10' 7 x 10' 2 plus wardrobe (3.23m x 3.1m)
Window to rear overlooking garden. Complete wall of built-in wardrobes. Radiator.

Shower Room   13' 11 x 5' 4 narrowing to 5'4 (4.25m x 1.63m)
Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Frosted window to rear. Extractor fan. Double cupboard housing plumbing for washing machine, shelves and storage. Additional storage cupboard.

First Floor

Bedroom 3   37' 1 x 15' 6 (11.31m x 4.73m)
Window to side with views of Duncan Downs. Two Velux windows to front with views of Duncan Downs. Two Velux windows to rear. Two radiators. Access to two eaves areas.

Garage   19' 11 x 13' 2 narrowing to 8'3 (6.08m x 4.02m)
Integral garage. Power and light. Personal door to rear garden. Butler sink. Worcester pressurised large hot water cylinder. Wall mounted Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Control panel and inverter connected to sixteen solar panels.

WC   7' 0 x 4' 2 (2.14m x 1.27m)
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Frosted window to rear.

Front Garden   23' 0 max x 93' 0 max (7.02m x 28.35m)
Border hedge to front. Mainly laid to block paving. Central flower bed. Pebble bed and slate chipping bed. Double gate to driveway extending to the front of the garage providing off road parking.

Rear Garden   16' 0 max x 69' 0 max (4.88m x 21.04m)
Mainly laid to pebbles. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Gated pedestrian side access. Access to both sides. Enclosed with fencing and brick wall.

Side Garden   23' 0 average x 29' 0 average (7.02m x 8.84m)

Solar Panels
15 crystalline 250w Solar Photovoltaic panels, set up for feed-in tariff with an annual return. We are advised that the system was serviced in 2024 and is next due in August 2029.

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 situated in the garage 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 2026/2027 is £2,930.88.

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. 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. 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 7th September 2026

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0.6 miles

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Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.8 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
7.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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