Summary - 51 MAYDOWNS ROAD CHESTFIELD WHITSTABLE CT5 3LN
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Large plot near Whitstable station — ideal for families who value space and commuter links.
Five bedrooms across two floors, flexible layout for family use or downstairs bedroom/dining
Large plot and sizeable rear garden with private road setting
Short walk to Chestfield/Whitstable train links and local amenities
Spacious kitchen with island and two reception rooms for entertaining
Large drive providing off-street parking for several cars
Medium flood risk — consider insurance and mitigation measures
Older double glazing (pre-2002) and assumed uninsulated cavity walls
Modest internal size for five bedrooms; renovation and energy upgrades advised
This detached five-bedroom home on a private road in Whitstable offers a rare combination of space and location for growing families. The house sits on a large plot with off-street parking and a generous rear garden, while a roomy kitchen with island and two reception rooms provide flexible family living and entertaining space.
The property is well positioned for commuters and local life: Chestfield train station is close by with regular links to Canterbury and London, and Whitstable’s shops, beaches and leisure facilities are easily reached. Local schools rated Good are within easy reach, making the address practical for school-aged children.
There are some practical issues to note. The overall internal size is modest for five bedrooms and the fabric shows its age: cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, double glazing predates 2002 and the heating is a mains-gas boiler with radiators. The property sits in a medium flood-risk area and will benefit from energy-efficiency improvements and general updating to reach modern standards.
Taken as a whole, this home suits a family seeking space, a private location and excellent transport links, with clear potential to add value through targeted refurbishment and insulation works. Buyers looking for a turnkey, low-maintenance purchase should budget for improvements.
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