5 bed detached house for sale

The Russets, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5

Well positioned within a sought-after development in the heart of the village of Chestfield, this attractive detached family home is just a few minutes stroll from the 18-hole golf course and the historic 14th-century barn, now converted into a popular public house and restaurant.

The property offers comfortable and extended living accommodation including a spacious and modern ground-floor annexe. The annexe comprises a generous lounge, a well-proportioned fitted kitchen/dining room, a double bedroom and a large en-suite wet room ideal for multi-generational living or guest accommodation.

The main house features an entrance porch leading into a welcoming entrance hall with a convenient cloakroom. The impressive dual-aspect lounge boasts an inglenook-style fireplace housing a log-burning stove creating a charming focal point. A separate dining area adjoins the lounge while the good sized kitchen provides access to the dining room and includes a communicating door to the annexe. To the first floor are four double bedrooms with the en-suite bathroom and family bathroom having been recently refitted to a high standard.

The property occupies a well-tended plot benefiting from a westerly-facing rear garden complete with a log cabin. To the front there is a generous garden and a driveway providing off-road parking.

Local shopping facilities are available at Sainsbury's and in Swalecliffe approximately half a mile away a mainline railway station and Chestfield Medical Centre. A bus service operates from Chestfield Road (around 525 yards ) to the charming harbour town of Whitstable (approximately 2.5 miles) and the cathedral city of Canterbury (approximately 6.2 miles) offering an extensive range of shopping, leisure and educational amenities. The highly regarded Tankerton seafront lies just over a mile.

Enclosed Porch

Double glazed front entrance door to enclosed porch. Laminate flooring. Light.

Entrance Hall

Stained wood front entrance door. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Two stage balustrade staircase leading to first floor.

Cloakroom

Suite in white comprising wall hung wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Local splash back tiling. Chrome heated towel rail. Frosted window to front. Oak floor.

Sitting Room - 21' 7 x 11' 6 Plus 11'4 x 9'6 (6.58m x 3.51m)

Brick Inglenook fireplace with log burning stove. Bressumer beam. Windows to front to rear overlooking gardens. Window to side. Two radiators.

Dining Room - 11' 4 x 9' 6 (3.46m x 2.9m)

Radiator. Door to kitchen.

Outside Area - 11' 4 x 9' 6 (3.46m x 2.9m)

Kitchen - 12' 9 x 11' 9 (3.89m x 3.59m)

Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer sink unit. Work surfaces. Concealed lighting. Partially tiled walls. Stove range style cooker with five gas rings and fan assisted electric double over below with extractor cooker hood above. Plumbing for dishwasher. Cupboard housing floor standing Worcester gas boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Window to rear overlooking garden. Underfloor heating and kick space heating. Tiled floor. Door providing access to rear garden. Door to dining room. Communication door to Annex.

Half Landing

Window to front.

Landing

Built-in airing cupboard with shelves and housing hot water cylinder. Access to insulated loft.

Bedroom 1 - 14' 1 x 11' 1 (4.3m x 3.38m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Built-in wardrobe with sliding doors. Radiator. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite Bathroom - 7' 8 x 7' 1 (2.34m x 2.16m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and separate electric shower unit over bath with screen to side, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Partly tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Downlighters. Tiled floor.

Bedroom 2 - 11' 1 x 10' 11 (3.38m x 3.33m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 11' 0 x 9' 4 (3.36m x 2.85m)

Window to rear overlooking garden. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 11' 6 Max x 10' 4 Max (3.51m x 3.15m)

Window to front overlooking garden. Radiator.

Bathroom - 7' 5 x 7' 1 (2.27m x 2.16m)

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and separate electric shower over bath, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard and drawers below and concealed cistern WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Partly tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Downlighters.

Annex

Entrance Porch

Composite front entrance door to enclosed porch. Window to front. Large cupboard with sliding doors. Vertical radiator.

Lounge - 16' 8 x 9' 9 Max (5.08m x 2.98m)

Radiator. Patio door to rear garden .

Kitchen/Diner - 16' 10 x 8' 3 (5.14m x 2.52m)

Matching range of wall and base units. Inset single drainer sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. Inset induction hob with extractor cooker hood above. Built-in fan assisted electric oven. Integrated fridge/freezer. Window to side and front. Radiator. Downlighters.

Bedroom - 11' 9 x 10' 6 (3.59m x 3.21m)

Window to front. Radiator. Downlighters. Pocket door to en-suite.

En-Suite - 10' 5 x 4' 6 (3.18m x 1.38m)

Suite in white comprising large wet area with electric power shower, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard below and close coupled WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Partially tiled walls. Frosted window to rear. Downlighters. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

Front Garden - 48' 0 x 57' 0 (14.64m x 17.38m)

Border fence to front. Mainly laid to lawn with bushes and shrubs. Block paved driveway extending to the front of the property and garage providing off road parking. Tucked away bin storage area.

Rear Garden - 48' 0 x 62' 0 (14.64m x 18.9m)

Mainly laid lawn with flower beds, bushes and shrubs. Patio area. Decked seating area. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Gated pedestrian side access. Enclosed with fencing and brick walls.

Integral Storage Room - 10' 4 x 5' 11 (3.15m x 1.81m)

Power and light.

Log Cabin - 18' 5 x 7' 6 (5.62m x 2.29m)

Power and light.

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 Kitchen 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 G. The amount payable under tax band G for the year 2025/2026 is £3,920.03.

I:- The Council Tax Band website displays a review pending indicator. The indicator shows that improvements have been made to the property which might result in a tax band increase when a 'relevant transaction' next takes place, e.g. The property is sold.

Viewing

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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 23rd February 2026