4 bed detached house for sale

Lanthorne Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10

Tait House is a ‘hidden gem', steeped in history and located just behind Lanthorne Road in Broadstairs. It has its origins in the mid nineteenth century when it was the staff quarters for the St Peter's Orphan and Convalescent Home for Girls. Since then it has been extended and is now a welcoming family home that has not been on the market for 45 years.

The property sits amidst 0.8698 of an acre of grounds and approached down a long drive leading to the double garage and off road parking bordered by a lawn and mature trees. An entrance to the property opens into a hallway with access to the dual aspect country style kitchen/breakfast room with French doors to the terrace and a door to the snug. The kitchen includes space for a four oven Aga, shaker style units housing various appliances and room for a large table and chairs. The cosy dual aspect snug also has French doors to the terrace and fitted bookshelves.

The charming dining room has views over the adjacent field and a door to the pantry/wine cupboard, while a corridor leads to the attractive sitting room with recessed arched shelving and a bay window. There is also a dual aspect study with fitted bookshelves, a utility room and a cloakroom.

The staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing with a seating area. The dual aspect main bedroom includes fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom while a partially vaulted dual aspect fourth bedroom has a Velux window, fitted cupboards and an en suite bathroom. The other two adjoining double bedrooms have fitted cupboards and share another bathroom.

An archway leads to the spacious rear garden that is surrounded by a flint wall and includes delightful terraces bordered by lawns and shrub beds.

What the Owner says:
This has been our family home for almost 45 years and we love the peace, tranquility and the character of this special home and its surroundings but now need to downsize. It is very private, secure and safe for children and pets with only a large field behind us.
At the same time, we are but a short walk from Stone Bay and close to the centre of Broadstairs with its variety of restaurants, pubs, independent shops, beauty and hair salons and the station with the fast train to St Pancras taking less than an hour and a half. There are also some Outstanding schools including primary and prep schools, excellent grammar and secondary schools.
For sporting enthusiasts we overlook the excellent North Foreland Golf club and there are many opportunities and facilities for sailing, squash, tennis, cricket, bowls and rugby clubs as well as a riding centre. While, if you need more in depth retail therapy, we can easily get to Westwood Cross where you will find a wide selection of high street stores and retail outlets as well as the Vue cinema, a casino, bars and restaurants.

Room sizes:

• Reception Hall 13'4 x 11'8 (4.07m x 3.56m)
• Cloakroom
• Sitting Room 15'2 x 13'1 (4.63m x 3.99m)
• Study 16'5 maximum x 13'8 (5.01m x 4.17m)
• Utility Room
• Store Room
• Dining Room 15'2 x 14'3 (4.63m x 4.35m)
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room 30'6 x 12'4 (9.30m x 3.76m)
• Snug 17'2 x 12'6 (5.24m x 3.81m)
• Boot Room/Lobby
• First floor
• Landing
• Main Bedroom 18'3 x 12'8 (5.57m x 3.86m)

• En Suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 3 14'7 x 13'4 (4.45m x 4.07m)
• Bedroom 2 15'9 x 12'3 maximum (4.80m x 3.74m)
• En Suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 4 19'8 x 13'3 (6.00m x 4.04m)
• En Suite Shower Room
• Outside
• Rear Garden
• Side Garden
• Front Garden
• Gated Driveway
• Double Garage

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

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Council Tax band: G

Tenure: Freehold

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