Prospect Terrace, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11

Occupying a prominent, elevated position with expansive views across to the French coast, is this significant example of a fully restored Georgian property that retains its exclusive ambiance of a period home.

Purchased in a dilapidated state in 2000, the current owner took almost twelve years to refurbish and upgrade the property, painstakingly sourcing original materials to make it the exceptional property it is today.

Set over four floors, Kent House has many distinctive features including a dumb waiter between kitchen and dining room, a rear walled garden giving access to twin garages and from a raised seating area in the drawing room, stunning panoramic views across the only working Royal harbour in England and a basement spa suite with sauna, steam room and hot tub.

The attractive frontage is approached through a formal garden with sundial obelisk and steps leading to the lower-level guest entrance which was excavated to provide a suntrap seating area, the whole enclosed by wrought iron railings that define the frontage.

The main door of the stylish entrance with marble steps leads into a welcoming hallway giving a first glimpse into this unique period property.
To the right is the ground floor library, a cosy living room with large working fireplace and glazed bookcases either side of the chimney breast, an abundance of original features and the first of four large bay windows.

The next room is the bespoke kitchen with large central island and handmade wooden units with matched timbers to the original features. With Neff equipment including extractors, a hob, dishwasher and both free standing fridge and freezer, combi microwave and full-sized oven. On this floor there is also access to the basement, a cloakroom and a utility room with garden access.
Within the basement is the spa suite, with steam room, impulse shower, sauna and large hot tub and access to the lower courtyard and guest bedroom with both separate wc suite and bathroom, its own lobby and entrance leading from the front Airey having access to both fuel store and wine cellars.

On the first floor is the drawing room with raised seating area fronting the bay window with its far-reaching sea views, a large original fireplace and wooden floors throughout. This is a large room with original features and adjoins the dining room which can be opened up to create one large space for entertaining or left closed for more intimate occasions. This room has the original window shutters and flooring, exposed brick chimney breast and the dumb waiter mechanism. The fourth bedroom on a lower mezzanine level has a hidden single foldaway bed and is currently used as a study.

On the second floor there are two large bedrooms. The master harbour bedroom has cupboards and a walk in dressing area leading to a four-piece ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has cupboards with a cleverly designed linen storage facility behind the bed. This floors’ lower mezzanine has a urinal area, a tank cupboard and further three-piece bathroom.

To the rear of the property, walkways from both kitchen and utility areas together with a wrought iron spiral staircase from the lower spa courtyard allow access to the walled garden. This Japanese influenced space is thoughtfully designed to allow plenty of privacy with two built garden sheds, ample decking, circular feature paved area, a sunken water feature and raised beds with established shrubs.

A small porch gives access to the twin garages with room for cars and plenty of storage, each fitted with power sockets, lighting and remote controlled electrically up and over doors.

The seaside town of Ramsgate is one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th century. Originally a fishing and farming hamlet, the town offers a variety of local shops, cafes and restaurants. Further shopping can be found in Broadstairs (2 miles) where the coastal town has an impressive seven sand-filled beaches and bays, a variety of shops, coffee shops and cafes. Margate (5.3 miles) and Canterbury (17.4 miles).
Ramsgate station (1 mile) has services to London Victoria in approximately 119 minutes. There is a high-speed service from Ramsgate to London St. Pancras in approximately 75 minutes, and the A256 joins the A2/M2 and M20/A20 at Dover.
There are a range of schools in the area including St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School, Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School and further Preparatory and Grammar schools in Canterbury and the nearby area.

The Council Tax Band is 'E' and EPC Rating is 'E'