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" St Alban's Guest House, Tankerton Road, is an impressive landmark property within a designated conservation area situated close to the centre of Tankerton and within a short distance of The Harbour, Tankerton Slopes and popular beach front. Believed to have been built between 1900 and 1910 typical of the late Victorian and early Edwardian style standing in a large plot. This is a subtantial 8 bedroom detached double fronted house of traditional construction with extensive accommodation arranged over 3 floors with a later single storey extension forming the Chapel. Externally there are gardens, a number of brick built outbuildings and large frontage with parking for numerous vehicles. There are stunning views from the 2nd floor to both the sea and across to Whitstable and beyond. The property offers multiple development opportunities subject to planning permission.

Entrance Hall   
Large solid oak entrance door with glazed leaded light panels to either side. Cornice coved ceiling. Picture and dado rails. Double power point. Thermostat control for central heating. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Fire alarm system. Stable-style door to rear garden.

Cloakroom   
Wash hand basin. High level WC. Local spash back tiling. Frosted window to side.

Lounge   16' 7 x 13' 7 (5.05m x 4.14m)
Large attractive feature fireplace with mantel-piece and surround housing living flame gas fire. Myson heater. Picture and dado rails. Cornice and coved ceiling. Large bay window to front. Small bay window with deep sill to side overlooking garden. TV point. Power points. Laminate floor.

Dining Room   18' 11 into bay x 13' 6 (5.77m x 4.11m)
Feature cast iron fireplace. Picture and Dado rails. Myson heater. Large bay window to front overlooking garden. Power points. Serving hatch to kitchen. French door to side.

Sitting Room   16' 4 x 12' 6 + alcoves (4.98m x 3.81m)
Large bay with double doors and glazed side panels. Decorative cornice ceiling. Large fireplace with wood mantelpiece and surround. Myson gas heater. Picture and Dado rails. Built-in cupboard to alcoves. Laminate floor.

Breakfast Room   18' 5 into bay x 9' 0 widening to 10'9 (5.61m x 2.74m widening to 3.28m)
Large circular bay window with window seat and Velux window above. Work surfaces. Inset stainless steel steel 1 1/2 bowl sink unit. Wall and base units. Large ceiling height display unit. Partially tiled walls. Radiator. Power points.

Kitchen   13' 3 max x 10' 10 max (4.04m x 3.30m)
Large stainless steel twin sinks with drainer. Small stainless steel handwashing bowl. Stainless steel work surface. Partially tiled walls. Gas cooker with twin ovens, 6 gas burners and industrial stainless steel extractor. Plumbing for dishwasher. Floor standing Baxi gas boiler supplying central heating for ground floor and hot water. Window to side. Power points. Door providing access to side garden.

Vestry   10' 11 x 9' 7 (3.33m x 2.92m)
Irregular shaped room. Large wash hand basin. Windows to either side. Radiator. Wood panelling. Picture rail. Corner cupboard. Door to:-

Chapel   23' 2 max x 13' 3 (7.06m x 4.04m)
Frosted windows to sides. Two arch windows to rear. Two doors to either side. Myson heater. Wood panelling. Power points. The contents of the Chapel and the stained glass window will be removed prior to completion.

Half Landing   
Window to rear. Step to landing leading to laundry room and bedroom 4. Steps to main landing.

Landing   
Dado rail. Attractive arch. Myson heater. Airing cupboard housing large lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater and shelves. Balustrade staircase to second floor.

Bedroom 1   18' 10 into bay x 13' 6 into alcoves (5.74m x 4.11m)
Window to front. Cast iron fireplace. Picture rail. Large bay window to front. Connecting door to bedroom 5.

Bedroom 2   16' 5 into bay x 12' 7 + alcove (5.00m x 3.84m)
Bay window to rear overlooking garden. Cat iron fireplace. Picture rail. Built in double cupboard to alcove. Myson heater. Power points.

Bedroom 3   16' 4 into bay x 12' 5 (4.98m x 3.78m)
Large bay window to front with far reaching views. Built in cupboard in alcove. Radiator. Power points. Picture rail. Cast iron fireplace. Myson heater.

Bedroom 5   9' 6 x 7' 8 (2.90m x 2.34m)
Window to front. Radiator. Double power point.

Shower Room   
Suite in white comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle, two pedestal wash hand basins and close coupled WC. Radiator. Partially tiled walls. Frosted sash window to side.

Separate W.C.   
Frosted window. Pedestal wash hand basin and high level WC.

Bedroom 4   10' 6 x 6' 7 (3.20m x 2.01m)
Window to rear. Access to loft. Radiator. Double power point. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below.

Laundry Room   7' 9 x 6' 7 (2.36m x 2.01m)
Plumbing for washing machine. Radaitor. Power points. Window to side.

Half Landing   
Window to rear.

Landing   
Access to large loft. Power point. Dado rail.

Bedroom 6   17' 2 x 16' 5 into dormer (5.23m x 5.00m)
Window to front with far reaching views and distant views of the Estuary. Window to side with far reaching views of the sea. Communicating door to bedroom 7.

Bedroom 7   13' 2 x 13' 8 (4.01m x 4.17m)
Window to side with far reaching views of the Estuary. Myson heater. Double power point. Fitted cupboard.

Bedroom 8   16' 11 x 16' 6 into Dormer (5.16m x 5.03m)
Window to front with far reaching views of the Estuary. Power points. Window to side. Fitted cupboard. Myson heater.

Wash Room   
Pedestal wash hand basin. Doors to bathroom, WC and shower room.

Bathroom   6' 5 x 4' 10 (1.96m x 1.47m)
Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Extractor fan.

Separate W.C.   
Low level WC. Extactor fan.

Shower Room   10' 2 x 5' 0 (3.10m x 1.52m)
Double shower cubicle. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler supplying central heating.

Front Garden   
Mainly laid to lawn. Border brick wall with decorative brick pillars. Pedestrian gate and attractive pathway leading to front door. Second pedestrian gate leading to side.

Side Garden   
Mainly laid to lawn with bushes, shrubs and trees. Paved patio area.

Rear Garden   
Mainly laid to lawn with bushes and shrubs. Paved patio area. Enclosed with fencing and hedging.

Parking   
Concrete hardstanding to side providing off road parking for numerous vehicles.

Main Services   
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, metered water, gas and main drainage. A telephone line is installed subject to the usual British Telecom transfer regulations. The mains services have not been tested by us.

Heating   
Central heating to the ground floor is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in the Kitchen and hot water radiators and Myson heaters as indicated in these particulars. Central heating to the first and second floors is provided by a gas boiler situated in the shower room. We have not tested the heating is fully operational or whether it is effective in adequately heating the property.

Electrical & Gas Appliances   
Electrical and gas appliances referred to in these details have not been checked by us and you should make your own enquiries as to their serviceability.

Windows   
The windows are a combination of UPVC double glazed units and painted timber frames with single glazing. The property is within a designated conservation area and some of the original timber sash windows to the front elevations have been replaced with UPVC double glazed units. Those on the first floor we believe to have been replaced after declaration of the property's inclusion within a conservation area and therefore are likely to be subject to a local authority reinstatment order on the sale of the property. This is a liability that any new owner will need to consider.

Tenure   
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Council Tax   
We are advised by the Valuation Office that a rateable value applies to this property. We are advised by Canterbury City Council that the amount due for the year 2008 is ?£1,848.00.

Other Information   
All measurements have been taken in accordance with the 'Code of Measuring Practice' issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and are approximate. All measurements have been taken to provide a guide to prospective purchasers to indicate size and proportion of the accommodation and should not be used for carpet sizes, furniture or appliances. Front garden has been measured at the front boundary. Rear garden width has been measured adjacent to the rear of the building. Depth has been measured at approximately mid point of plot.Nothing in these particulars is intended to indicate that any carpets or curtains, furnishings or fittings, electrical goods (whether wired in or not) gas fires or light fittings or any other fixtures not expressly included form a part of the property offered for sale. We have not carried out a structural survey and are not in a position to express a view on the condition of this property. The deeds of the property and local search were not available to us at the time of preparing these details.Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to confirm the position for you particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. This property was reviewed on 18 August 2008.

Viewing   
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

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