17 NEW ROAD is an attractive three bedroom Edwardian semi-detached house, built of Gillingham red brick with buff brick quoins under a clay tiled roof that has been much improved and maintained to an exceptionally high standard by the present owner. This house has been stylishly refurbished to create a comfortable and charming character home retaining much period detail and features, including original doors exposed floorboards and cosy open fireplaces, all presented in immaculate and sympathetic decorative order.  

The house enjoys a convenient location in this established and popular residential area being within easy walking distance of the bustling town centre with its good range of shops and amenities, bus stops and mainline railway station with generous enclosed gardens and easy off-road parking. An early viewing is recommended to secure this beautiful and desirable home.  

Approached via easy pull in onto shingle driveway and parking apron, hard standing and pathway leads to:  

ENTRANCE:  Recessed doorway, quarry tiles, step, original painted 1/2 panelled wooden front door with obscure glazed top panel.

HALLWAY: Spacious reception area, mat well, geometric patterned floor tiles, painted wooden radiator grill cover, radiator, stair well, full height obscure door into:

SITTING ROOM:14’1” x 11’11”               Wonderful character room, nicely proportioned, good ceiling height, picture rail, chimney breast.  Handsome open fire place with painted surround  & flagstone hearth creates cosy focal point.  Fireside alcove with shelving, power points, TV aerial point, panel radiator, wall lights, bay window with UPVC double glazed window enjoying outlook onto front.

DINING ROOM:  12’11” x 12’8” Nicely proportioned room with good ceiling height, picture rail, wall lights, chimney breast, open fire 

place with brick reveals, flagstone hearth and open grate creates cosy focal point.  Fireside alcove, power points, panel radiator, UPVC double glazed window enjoying outlook on to rear garden.  Useful built in under stairs cupboard, obscure glazed door opens in to: 

KITCHEN: 9’11” x 8’9”    Well equipped and fitted with an extensive and attractive range of contemporary bespoke shaker style floor and wall cupboards with matching drawers and trim. Contrasting beech block effect work tops and counters, inset single bowl china clay sink and drainer, chrome swan neck mixer taps, integrated dishwasher inset four ring stainless steel gas hob with extractor hood over, splash panel.  Soft close doors and drawers, inset built in double electric oven and grill, integrated full height fridge/freezer, spotlights, panel radiator.  UPVC double glazed window. 1/2 pavioured back door to outside. 

UTILITY ROOM: Step down, work top, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.  Halogen spotlights, pained back door to: 

REAR STORM PORCH:  A useful addition of timber construction with Crittall windows, Triplex roof,  full height glazed back door, ideal for a variety of uses such as a boot room, store area or potting shed, enjoying outlook on to enclosed cottage gardens. 

STAIRCASE: Original turned banister post with painted handrail and spindle, access to loft space.

MASTER BEDROOM:  13’11” x 11’11” Nicely proportioned room with good ceiling height, bay window, panel radiator, UPVC double glazed window enjoying outlook on to front.  Power points and wall lights.

BEDROOM 3: 12’5” x 4’9” Painted panelled door, a useful room, power points, panel radiator, UPVC double glazed window  enjoying outlook on to front.

BEDROOM 2: ( 12’11 x 9’2)   Bright airy room, nicely proportioned, good ceiling heights, alcove, panel radiator, UPVC double glazed window, wall lights.

BATHROOM: Well equipped and fitted with contemporary period style bathroom suite in classic white.  Moulded acrylic roll top bath with ball and claw feet, chrome mixer tap and shower spray, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, low level WC, fully tiled walk in shower enclosure, glass screen, chrome shower fittings.  Painted 1/2 height Wainscot panelling with dado rail, obscure double glazed window, wall lights, built in boiler cupboard housing wall hung Glow Worm boiler serving gas central heating and domestic hot water cylinder, shaver points, chrome ladder towel rail, halogen spotlights.

OUTSIDE: The gardens are an attractive and delightful feature and of a good but manageable size, well maintained and extending to approximately 80’. 

A large flagstone paved apron is positioned close to the house and is useful for outdoor seating and eating al fresco.  Painted latch door opens in to useful outdoor WC.  Wooden latch gate provides access to front garden and useful galvanised sheds.
The garden is laid out in a traditional cottage style, predominantly laid to lawn, edged with well stocked flower and shrub borders with connecting pathway.  The garden is planted with established flowering plants, shrubs and productive fruit trees including apple and pear trees.  The garden is enclosed by timber panel fencing and clipped hedging, enjoying a sunny and sheltered position.  Outside light.

The front garden is enclosed by an original low dwarf brick wall, laid to gravel and concrete hard standing easy pull in leads on to driveway and parking apron, wooden latch gate opens on to rear garden.

Council Tax Band: C
EPC rating: E
Property M²: 92

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.