Herne Bay · CT6

Birkdale Gardens

£500,000AvailableFreehold

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Agent's summary

NO CHAIN...
Tucked right away to the rear of a cul-de-sac is this attractive detached family home built around 1973 which forms part of the 'The Fairway', a small and highly desirable development within Bullockstone, Herne Bay.
Internally the home has been tastefully modernised by its current owners and is presented in impeccable order throughout.
The 22' (6.94m) kitchen/diner is simply stunning, an extremely sociable area of the home with solid wood work surfaces , integrated appliances and French doors opening out to the rear garden.
The living room is a great size and also overlooks the rear garden whilst a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Beds4
Baths1
TypeDetached
From Kent Estate Agencies :

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Attractive Detached Family Home
  • Four Good Size Bedrooms
  • Stunning 22' (6.94m) Kitchen/Diner Overlooking Garden
  • Highly Desirable Location
  • Forming Part Of A Small Development Built Around 1973
  • Within Catchment Area For Well Regarded Schools
  • Block Paved Driveway & Tandem Length Garage
  • Air Conditioning On Both Floors
  • Downstairs Cloakroom & Modern Family Bathroom
  • No Forward Chain & Must Be Seen!
Read the full agent description

NO CHAIN...
Tucked right away to the rear of a cul-de-sac is this attractive detached family home built around 1973 which forms part of the 'The Fairway', a small and highly desirable development within Bullockstone, Herne Bay.
Internally the home has been tastefully modernised by its current owners and is presented in impeccable order throughout.
The 22' (6.94m) kitchen/diner is simply stunning, an extremely sociable area of the home with solid wood work surfaces , integrated appliances and French doors opening out to the rear garden.
The living room is a great size and also overlooks the rear garden whilst a cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
The spacious landing then presents four good size bedrooms and an updated family bathroom. Other features include air conditioning on both floors and a log burning stive in the lounge.
Externally the property benefits from lovely gardens to front and rear with ample off-road parking provided via a block paved driveway which leads to a tandem length garage.
Birkdale Gardens also benefits from being within the limited catchment area for the highly regarded Herne Bay High School.
Properties within this ever so desirable location are rarely available and we strongly advise an early viewing appointment to avoid disappointment. Call the sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies, to arrange your viewing today.

Location:
Bullockstone is found on the fringes of the fast 'up-and-coming' seaside town of Herne Bay where a good range of leisure amenities are on offer including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The Cathedral city of Canterbury is just 7.7 miles away with its theatre and cultural amenities, as well as benefiting from excellent public and state schools. The City also boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of and cinema. The town also benefits from independent boutiques & mainstream outlets, cafes and restaurants. The highly sought after Herne Bay High School is just around the corner meaning you are within the limited catchment area. The vibrant harbour town of Whitstable is only 4.7 miles distant which mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops. Excellent transport links are nearby with Herne Bay mainline train station being an approximate 7 minutes walk away providing High Speed rail links to London St Pancras in approximately 85 minutes. Easy access to the A299 is nearby providing road links to London via the M2.

Non Approved Property Details

Entrance Hall
Double glazed composite front entrance door. Radiator. Phone point. Stairs leading to first floor. Laminate floor.

Kitchen/Dining Room   22' 9 x 11' 4 (6.94m x 3.46m)
The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls with inset Belfast sink unit. Solid wood work surfaces with drainer grooves. Upstands. Integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washing machine. Space for range cooker. Windows to front and rear overlooking front and rear gardens. Power points. Radiator. Laminate flooring.

Lounge   17' 7 x 13' 1 (5.36m x 3.99m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Open and working fireplace. Coved ceiling. Two radiators. TV point. Phone point. Power points. Laminate flooring.

Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Frosted window to front.

Landing
Access via loft ladder to insulated loft. Airing cupboard.

Master Bedroom   14' 4 x 10' 5 Plus wardrobe space (4.37m x 3.18m)
Window to front overlooking front garden. Range of wall to wall built in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Two   13' 1 x 8' 4 (3.99m x 2.54m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Built in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Three   12' 8 x 8' 0 (3.87m x 2.44m)
Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Built in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points.

Bedroom Four   10' 0 x 7' 11 (3.05m x 2.42m)
Window to front overlooking front garden. Radiator. Power points.

Bathroom
Suite in white comprising P-shape panelled bath with separate shower unit above and screen to side, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to front.

Garage   27' 8 x 9' 5 (8.44m x 2.88m)
Attached garage with up and over door. Power and light. Door to rear garden.

Rear Garden   35' 0 x 46' 0 (10.67m x 14.03m)
Mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and flower bed borders. Side access. Personal door to 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 situated 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 10am to 4pm on Sundays.

Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any 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. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to 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. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed January 2017.

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Getting about

0.6 miles

to Herne Bay Rail Station

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

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
7.2 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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