5 bed detached house for sale

North Foreland Avenue, Broadstairs CT10

Designed by renowned Arts & Crafts architect Edgar Ranger and built in 1924, this exceptional detached residence occupies a generous plot within the exclusive gated North Foreland Estate. Held across three generations of the same family, the home retains remarkable period character, with original architectural and garden plans still available and the property documented in published architectural literature.

The impressive accommodation includes a grand entrance hall large enough for formal dining, two principal reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and a substantial Billiard & Games Room with full-sized snooker table, also offering potential as a gym, studio or annexe. Original features include leaded glass, oak panelling, exposed beams, 1920s fireplaces and tiling, built-in storage and the original Servant Call Bell system.

Currently arranged as five bedrooms, the original plans show a six-bedroom layout. Four bedrooms and the spacious upper landing enjoy direct sea views, while a concealed bookcase reveals a secret staircase leading towards substantial attic space, alongside a hidden storage room.

Outside, mature southerly facing gardens provide a wonderful wildlife haven, complemented by a large sunny patio, new fencing and flagstone paving. A generous driveway provides extensive parking alongside a substantial garage with mechanic's inspection pit, while the original coal bunker offers potential for conversion, perhaps into a cellar.

The generous proportions and layout also help the house remain naturally cool during the summer months.

A rare Arts & Crafts home combining architectural pedigree, sea views, beautiful gardens, fascinating original features and enormous potential within one of Broadstairs' most prestigious private estates.

Dean Park is situated on the North Foreland Private Estate, around 1 mile from the centre of this charming seaside resort. The spectacular coastline boasts seven sandy beaches, clifftop walks and quaint fisherman's cottages.

The town boasts many independent shops, smart restaurants and quaint cafes. At weekends you could spend your time walking or cycling the 32-mile Viking Coast Trail or perhaps taking the family for a surfing or sailing lesson. Golfers can play at the North Foreland Golf Club just 6 minutes (1.6 miles) away by car or the renowned championship Royal St Georges in nearby Sandwich around half an hour away (11.8 miles).

There is a good range of schooling in the area, including Dane Court Grammar School, Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School and independent schools such as Wellesley House and Haddon Dene Preparatory Schools. London commuters can be whisked back into the capital on high-speed trains from 1 hour 18 minutes via Broadstairs station which is a 5-minute drive from the property.