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Full Details for 2 Bedroom Flat for sale in Herne Bay, CT6 :
This stunning first floor duplex apartment forms part of the exclusive 'Galley View' development, formerly known as the Roman Galley Public House. This beautiful building was originally built in the 1930's and was sympathetically converted in 2008 to provide six luxury apartments. The apartment provides wonderfully light and airy accommodation and the impressive footprint rivals many houses. The 29ft double aspect lounge/diner with two original fireplaces has distant coastal and rural views, whilst the luxury fitted kitchen/breakfast room features granite work tops and has access to the front balcony with a southerly aspect. The spacious entrance hall boasts an original 2 stage balustrade staircase which leads to the second floor where you will find two double bedrooms with en-suite to master and a main bathroom. The property also benefits from an additional cloakroom on the first floor and will be sold with a share of the freehold. Communal gardens are enjoyed with allocated parking for two cars plus visitor spaces. This unique development is approached via electronically operated gates with private road leading to Galley View, two attractive detached properties and potentially a further detached property. Internal viewing is strongly advised to appreciate the sheer space and quality on offer. Call the sole agents, Kent Estate Agencies on 01227 367441 to arrange a viewing appointment.
Location
Galley View is a prestigious gated complex and is situated within the historic Saxon hamlet of Reculver (Herne Bay), a designated Area of Special Protection and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Nearby Herne Bay is approximately 4 miles distant and benefits from a strong range of local facilities including retail outlets, educational facilities and a mainline railway station providing fast and frequent links to London. Canterbury is approximately 8.5 miles distant and enjoys a number of public schools, state schools and higher educational facilities as well as a wealth of cultural and leisure amenities including theatres, bars and restaurants, a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops. The vibrant town of Whitstable is approximately 8 miles distant with an array of independent boutiques, a working harbour and well regarded restaurants.Communication links are excellent with the A299 being just outside the grounds, providing direct access to London via with the M2 at Brenley Corner. Good access to the continent is also provided via Dover Ferry Terminal which just a 30 minute drive away. Further High Speed rail services from Canterbury West reach London St Pancras in under an hour.
Communal Entrance Hall
Half glazed painted wood entrance door. Entry phone system. Stairs leading to first floor.
Boiler Room
Floor standing Worcester oil boiler supplying hot water and central heating.
Entrance Hall
Painted wood entrance door. Two radiators. Entry phone. Coved ceiling. 3 ceiling roses. Double power point. Thermostat control for central heating. Attractive balustrade two stage original staircase leading to second floor.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Cast iron fireplace.
Lounge/Diner 29' 2 x 13' 9 (8.89m x 4.19m)
Two feature fireplaces. Coved ceiling. Two ceiling roses. Two sash windows to front. Two sash windows to side with distant coastal views. Two radiators. TV point. Power points.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 12' 3 x 11' 8 (3.73m x 3.56m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Large island unit with granite top, inset 1½ bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces. Inset electric five ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and stainless steel double electric oven below. Integrated dishwasher. Plumbing for washing machine. Space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer. Built in cupboard. Cast iron fireplace. Power points. Radiator. Door providing access to balcony. Sash Window to front.
Balcony
Southerly aspect with far reaching rural views.
Half Landing
Sash window to rear with distant sea glimpses.
Landing
Double power point.
Bedroom One 13' 2 x 9' 10 (4.01m x 3.00m)
Velux window to side. Ceiling rose. Eaves cupboard. Radiator. Power points. TV point. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite To Bedroom One 9' 8 x 4' 11 (2.95m x 1.50m)
Suite in white comprising panelled corner bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Separate fully tiled corner shower cubicle. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under. Close couple WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Walls tiled. Extractor fan. Downlighters.
Bedroom Two 12' 3 x 11' 9 (3.73m x 3.58m)
Dormer window to front. Radiator. Power points. TV point. Cast iron fireplace. Ceiling rose.
Bathroom 7' 3 x 5' 0 (2.21m x 0.00m)
Suite in white comprising corner panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Wall tiled. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property: electricity and water. The main services have not been tested by us. Sewage is provided by a sewage treatment plant, which is emptied twice yearly. The cost for emptying is included in the service charge.
Heating
Central heating is provided by an oil fired boiler situated in the boiler cupboard and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars. We have not tested that the heating is fully operational or whether it is effective in adequately heating the property. There is a communal oil tank with six meters, when empty the tank is re-filled and the cost is spilt in proportion based on your meter reading.
Windows
The windows are a combination of UPVC double glazed sealed units and painted timber frames.
Tenure
The property is to be sold with a share of the freehold with vacant possession on completion.We understand from the Vendor that the service charge for this year will be approximately £1,329.07.
Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band B. The amount payable under Tax Band B for the year 2015/16 is £1,164.45.
Stamp Duty
Based on the changes announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement and a selling price of £220,000, the stamp duty payable would be £1,900.
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 all measurements are approximate and 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 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.
Location
Galley View is a prestigious gated complex and is situated within the historic Saxon hamlet of Reculver (Herne Bay), a designated Area of Special Protection and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Nearby Herne Bay is approximately 4 miles distant and benefits from a strong range of local facilities including retail outlets, educational facilities and a mainline railway station providing fast and frequent links to London. Canterbury is approximately 8.5 miles distant and enjoys a number of public schools, state schools and higher educational facilities as well as a wealth of cultural and leisure amenities including theatres, bars and restaurants, a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops. The vibrant town of Whitstable is approximately 8 miles distant with an array of independent boutiques, a working harbour and well regarded restaurants.Communication links are excellent with the A299 being just outside the grounds, providing direct access to London via with the M2 at Brenley Corner. Good access to the continent is also provided via Dover Ferry Terminal which just a 30 minute drive away. Further High Speed rail services from Canterbury West reach London St Pancras in under an hour.
Communal Entrance Hall
Half glazed painted wood entrance door. Entry phone system. Stairs leading to first floor.
Boiler Room
Floor standing Worcester oil boiler supplying hot water and central heating.
Entrance Hall
Painted wood entrance door. Two radiators. Entry phone. Coved ceiling. 3 ceiling roses. Double power point. Thermostat control for central heating. Attractive balustrade two stage original staircase leading to second floor.
Cloakroom
Suite in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Radiator. Extractor fan. Cast iron fireplace.
Lounge/Diner 29' 2 x 13' 9 (8.89m x 4.19m)
Two feature fireplaces. Coved ceiling. Two ceiling roses. Two sash windows to front. Two sash windows to side with distant coastal views. Two radiators. TV point. Power points.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 12' 3 x 11' 8 (3.73m x 3.56m)
Matching range of wall and base units. Large island unit with granite top, inset 1½ bowl sink unit. Granite work surfaces. Inset electric five ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and stainless steel double electric oven below. Integrated dishwasher. Plumbing for washing machine. Space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer. Built in cupboard. Cast iron fireplace. Power points. Radiator. Door providing access to balcony. Sash Window to front.
Balcony
Southerly aspect with far reaching rural views.
Half Landing
Sash window to rear with distant sea glimpses.
Landing
Double power point.
Bedroom One 13' 2 x 9' 10 (4.01m x 3.00m)
Velux window to side. Ceiling rose. Eaves cupboard. Radiator. Power points. TV point. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite To Bedroom One 9' 8 x 4' 11 (2.95m x 1.50m)
Suite in white comprising panelled corner bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Separate fully tiled corner shower cubicle. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under. Close couple WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Walls tiled. Extractor fan. Downlighters.
Bedroom Two 12' 3 x 11' 9 (3.73m x 3.58m)
Dormer window to front. Radiator. Power points. TV point. Cast iron fireplace. Ceiling rose.
Bathroom 7' 3 x 5' 0 (2.21m x 0.00m)
Suite in white comprising corner panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards under, close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Wall tiled. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property: electricity and water. The main services have not been tested by us. Sewage is provided by a sewage treatment plant, which is emptied twice yearly. The cost for emptying is included in the service charge.
Heating
Central heating is provided by an oil fired boiler situated in the boiler cupboard and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars. We have not tested that the heating is fully operational or whether it is effective in adequately heating the property. There is a communal oil tank with six meters, when empty the tank is re-filled and the cost is spilt in proportion based on your meter reading.
Windows
The windows are a combination of UPVC double glazed sealed units and painted timber frames.
Tenure
The property is to be sold with a share of the freehold with vacant possession on completion.We understand from the Vendor that the service charge for this year will be approximately £1,329.07.
Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band B. The amount payable under Tax Band B for the year 2015/16 is £1,164.45.
Stamp Duty
Based on the changes announced by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement and a selling price of £220,000, the stamp duty payable would be £1,900.
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 all measurements are approximate and 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 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.