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'Seasong' is a contemporary and stylish executive beach house. There are 7 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and a grand double height open plan reception room spanning the width of the house overlooking the sea. 'Seasong' boasts a unique secluded position on the beach front on the popular Tankerton Beach with direct access from the back gate onto a short pathway down to the beach. 'Seasong' is spread over three floors. On entering through the front door you can see right through to the sea passed the double height kitchen area that leads out onto the gardens. With a snug to the right hand side with fireplace and wood burner and double Crittall style doors that lead through to the seating area in the kitchen. The open plan kitchen leads you through to a vast utility room with bespoke cabinetry for storage. There is also a further storage room, a useful separate study and guest WC. The first floor has four double bedrooms with sea views one with an ensuite. There is a smaller room with a view over the Castle and a good size family bathroom. The third floor boasts a central terrace with far reaching sea views over 'The Street' and out to the windmills and beyond. The double doors leading out to the terrace let in light and a delightful sea breeze. Both bedrooms over the third floor have ensuite bathrooms and sea views. Access to the beach is via the garden onto a short pathway taking you straight to the sea. The front of Seasong overlooks Whitstable Castle and is also yards from Tankerton Slopes which are cliff-top lawns that roll gently towards the sea and provide excellent views of ‘The Street ‘-a naturally formed spit of land that extends into the sea and can be walked on at low tide.The landscaped garden is terraced over three levels with multiple seating areas patios, and parts laid to lawn. Whitstable is a vibrant and desirable seaside town frequented by visitors form London with many deciding to reside full time. Tankerton high street is set back from the beach is a small high street filled with shops, cafes, and Ossie’s, a reliably delicious fish and chip shop. The popular Jo Jo’s meze bar is a short stroll from the house. The cliff-top lawns of Tankerton Slopes roll gently towards the sea and provide excellent views of ‘The Street’, a naturally formed spit of land that extends into the sea and can be walked on at low tide. These shingle slopes support a population of the rare Fisher’s estuarine moth, Gortyna borelii lunata, and as such have been designated a Special Area of Conservation. Colourful and highly covetable beach huts nestle at the base of the slopes, one of which was transported and transformed in Tracy Emin’s 2000 work ‘The Last Thing I Said to You was Don’t leave me here’. Tankerton’s Blue Flag beach is deservedly popular in summer but happily avoids the crowds of this stretch of coast. Whitstable high street is a short walk along the promenade and offers an impressive mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, wonderful historic architecture and a thriving cultural scene. With its own Biennale, a wealth of independent businesses, and easy access to London, the area supports a diverse community enjoying a vibrant life on the coast. Whitstable is historically famed for its oysters. The epicurean tradition has continued locally with the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival and at Wheelers Oyster Bar, Oyster Co., and Stephen Harris’ Michelin-starred The Sportsman. Other dining options within a half-hour drive include The Fordwich Arms, The Pig at Bridge Place, and The Goods Shed in Canterbury, all driven by local produce. Local train lines provide excellent transport connections; Whitstable Station is a 15 minute walk away with direct trains to London St Pancras and London Victoria in under 90 minutes. To the south, Canterbury is accessible by bus or a 20-minute drive, whilst Margate is 30 minutes and Dover is 45 minutes by car. The M2 and the M20 connect to central London in 60 miles and take around 1 hour 40 minutes.https://youtu.be/VIBYVomfO4s

Built by renowned builders RJ Billings the property has been thoughtfully remodelled and extended creating a stunning family home. You are initially welcomed by a large entrance hall which leads to well proportioned double aspect lounge. The well appointed kitchen/dining room opens onto garden room with vaulted ceiling. A further reception room offers the versatility as fifth bedroom/playroom/study and is serviced by ensuite shower room/wc. To the first floor is galleried landing, the master bedroom has bespoke bedroom furniture. The three other bedrooms have been designed with children in mind with bespoke bedroom furniture and workstations. There is family bathroom and separate shower room. Outside is ample block paved driveway, the rear garden has wide patio terrace with bar and pergola with heating, ideal for al fresco dining. The wide expanse of lawn leads to large outbuilding with office, separate gym and large store. Location    The property is located well placed for all local amenities, Gravesend Town centre is nearby offering a range of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and a mainline train station offering high speed links to London St Pancras in approx 22 minutes, making this an ideal family home for commuters to London, while the A2/M2 motorway is just over one mile away giving easy access to Bluewater shopping centre. Transport Information    Meopham Railway Station: 3.8 miles Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 5.2 miles The distances calculated are as the crow flies. Education    Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria. Golf Clubs    Rochester and Cobham Golf Club: 3.1 miles Mid Kent Golf Club: 1.9 miles The London Golf Club: 12.3 miles Health Clubs    Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym: 5.6 miles Rochester Health Club: 10.1 miles Useful Information    We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and therefore recommend that you visit the local authority websites for more helpful information about the property and local area before proceeding. Council Tax    We are informed this property is in council tax band F, you should verify this with Gravesham Borough Council. Tenure    The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details. Appliances/Services    The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order. Measurements    All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error. Viewing    Strictly via Fine & Country North West Kent.