Joss Gap Road, Broadstairs, Kent

Steeped in history and perched high on the clifftop overlooking Kingsgate and Joss Bays, is the Grade II Listed Kingsgate Castle. It is awe inspiring and to have the opportunity to own a stunning and unique apartment in this amazing building is something really special. The castle is approached through automatic wrought iron gates and a very long straight drive bordered by vast communal and beautifully manicured lawns leading to the car park. There is also a smugglers tunnel as this was a very popular area for smuggling in the Georgian era.

The entrance hall in the apartment is delightful with its wood wall panelling that continues into the charming kitchen/diner. This was installed in 2016 and includes a bespoke ‘made-to-measure' banquette where you can happily sit at least six people for a meal. There are also charming Spanish tiles and beautiful gothic style wood units to echo the style of the castle and house an oven and gas hob as well as an integrated fridge freezer, space for a washing machine and a water softening system. The hall also has a ‘secret' cupboard in the panelling and an open archway to the attractive, dual aspect sitting room that also includes wall panelling as well as acoustic flooring, half height panelled cupboards and shelving above, picture rails and high skirtings, an inset glass fronted cupboard and stairs to the first floor.

Off the sitting room is a charming double bedroom with a curved wall, two casement windows and curved radiators as well as lovely views across the grounds to the North Foreland lighthouse. On the top floor there is another similar sized double bedroom with a curved wall and views across to the sea as well as a pull down ladder that provides access to the flat roof where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee enjoying the panoramic vista. The refurbished shower room has underfloor heating, a fascinating stone basin and a ‘knightly' toilet roll as a nod to the gothic influences.

What the Owner says:

This apartment has been in our family for about 35 years and was previously owned by the renowned British golfer, Nick Faldo. It has been a special privilege to live in such a unique environment with superb views and a delightful community. It is very quiet and secure so can either be a charming permanent home or an unusual weekend and holiday retreat. Although each of the 32 apartments are privately owned all the residents ‘own' the overall property through Commonhold and are all directors of the holding company, Kingsgate Castle Residents Limited.

You can get to the quiet Kingsgate beach in a minute or two and it is not far to the Captain Digby if you want to enjoy an evening out without having to drive. For surfing enthusiasts the nearby Joss Bay is ideal and golfing aficionados can stroll round to the North Foreland Golf Club. Broadstairs is a delightful Victorian seaside town with a mainline station where the fast train can whisk you to London in under an hour and a half. There are a wide variety of individual shops, bars and very good restaurants as well as annual events such as Folk Week, the Dickens Festival and the Food Fair. Another advantage of Broadstairs is that it has some very good private and grammar schools, while for a bit of retail therapy there is the nearby Westwood Cross shopping centre as well as a casino and the Vue cinema complex.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Hall
• Kitchen/Diner: 16'2 x 7'6 (4.93m x 2.29m)
• Sitting Room: 17'6 x 12'3 (5.34m x 3.74m)
• Bedroom 1: 12'0 x 11'4 (3.66m x 3.46m)
• Bathroom
• SECOND FLOOR
• Landing

• Bedroom 2: 12'0 x 11'4 (3.66m x 3.46m)
• OUTSIDE
• Communal Gardens
• Smugglers Tunnel
• Residents Parking
• Visitors Parking

 
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