Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent

Originally designed by the renowned Edwardian architect Sir Basil Champneys, this superb residence stands out as a landmark in a Conservation Area along the elegant Marine Parade, with uninterrupted and panoramic sea views. The current owners have spared no expense upgrading it, creating the ultimate in opulence and luxury. Spread over four floors plus basement storage, the house is breathtaking inside and out.

Traditional black and white tiling flows into the awe-inspiring reception hall with the original staircase, views to the galleried landings and a fantastic central Italian hanging light. The bespoke double aspect kitchen/breakfast room includes an Aga and units with black granite worktops housing high end appliances, while the formal dining room is delightful with its coved ceiling, glass cabinets, fireplace and engineered oak flooring that continues through much of the property. There is a large study with fitted cupboards and a large dual aspect garden room with French doors to the upper terrace, atrium skylights and a glass cabinet as well as a utility room and cloakroom.

To take advantage of the panoramic vista the impressive triple aspect sitting room is on the first floor with a coal effect fire, sculptured coving and French doors to balconies overlooking the sea. There is also a study/double bedroom and the second bedroom with a separate balcony, fitted wardrobes and concealed access to a stunning en suite bathroom. While the main suite covers the whole of the second floor and includes a large dressing room with fitted cupboards, a luxurious bathroom and a triple aspect double bedroom with a fireplace and balcony with sea views. On the top floor you will find two en suite double bedrooms.

There are remotely operated entrance gates and a parking area, while access to the double garage is via Cliff Road. It has underfloor heating, floor tiling, lighting, electrics and bi-fold doors to the lower terrace. A well-manicured lawn interspersed with trees has gated access to the front of the property and there are steps up to a large, secluded upper terrace with a central water feature, raised shrub beds and remote controlled awnings.

 
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.

What the Owner says:

We bought the property about 10 years ago and have enjoyed enhancing this wonderful seaside home over that time. We love the location, the superb sea views and the opportunity to wander along Tankerton Slopes, down to the beach or into Tankerton with its eateries and local shops while Whitstable with its independent shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and famous harbour is only half a mile away. It also includes excellent medical facilities and a mainline station. There is the Chestfield Golf Club or the Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club, the Whitstable Yacht Club or the Tankerton Sailing Club and other local facilities include 10 pin bowling, tennis and water sports. Canterbury is not far with its historic buildings, high street stores, independent shops restaurants, bars, two theatres and cinemas and two stations. There are also excellent grammar and private schools, three universities and a further education college and plenty of sporting facilities.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Vestibule: 14'10 x 5'9 (4.52m x 1.75m)
• Reception Hall: 15'8 x 14'6 (4.78m x 4.42m)
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 19'8 x 14'10 (6.00m x 4.52m)
• Dining Room: 15'1 x 14'7 (4.60m x 4.45m)
• Study: 11'0 x 9'8 (3.36m x 2.95m)
• Garden Room: 26'6 x 12'0 (8.08m x 3.66m)
• Cloakroom: 6'11 x 6'4 (2.11m x 1.93m)
• Utility/Shower Room: 9'4 x 7'7 (2.85m x 2.31m)
• Plant Room: 11'4 x 4'9 (3.46m x 1.45m)
• FIRST FLOOR
• Landing
• Sitting Room: 26'2 x 15'3 (7.98m x 4.65m)
• Balcony: 14'7 x 6'6 (4.45m x 1.98m)
• Bedroom 2: 16'8 x 15'5 (5.08m x 4.70m)
• En Suite Shower Room: 14'10 x 6'7 (4.52m x 2.01m)
• Balcony
• Study/Bedroom 3: 15'1 x 14'7 (4.60m x 4.45m)
• SECOND FLOOR
• Landing
• Main Bedroom: 25'10 x 11'3 (7.88m x 3.43m)

• Balcony
• En Suite Bathroom: 25'10 maximum x 10'8 maximum (7.88m x 3.25m)
• Balcony
• Dressing Room: 15'5 x 8'3 (4.70m x 2.52m)
• THIRD FLOOR
• Landing
• Bedroom 4: 17'3 x 12'10 (5.26m x 3.91m)
• En Suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 5: 12'7 x 12'4 (3.84m x 3.76m)
• En Suite Shower Room
• Eaves Storage: 25'10 x 10'8 (7.88m x 3.25m)
• Eaves Storage: 25'10 x 7'5 (7.88m x 2.26m)
• LOWER GROUND FLOOR
• Storage (external access only): 26'6 x 12'5 (8.08m x 3.79m)
• OUTSIDE
• Rear Garden
• Electric Gated Driveway
• OUTBUILDING
• Double Garage: 26'6 x 22'3 (8.08m x 6.79m)

 
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