Minnis Road, Birchington, CT7 9QF

Please quote reference RP1132

GUIDE PRICE £400,000-£450,000

Setting the Scene

Welcome to the penthouse at 158 Minnis Bay — a real slice of coastal history with wraparound sea air and big lifestyle energy. Set in one of Minnis Bay’s earliest seafront terraces (thought to date back to the mid-1800s as part of the original Birchington Bay Estate), this character-filled home sits right on the edge of the beach. Walk to the Minnis Bay pub, drop the kids at the park opposite, or hop on your bike and follow the coast path all the way to Reculver. This is the kind of location people move to.

And it’s not your average apartment either — this is a true two-storey penthouse with masses of space, beautiful proportions, and the potential to go even further (literally — there’s a loft with dormers ready to be converted, STPP).

Take a Look Inside

Start at the private entrance and make your way up to the first landing: home to a stylish fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a very generous lounge that opens out onto your own private balcony with uninterrupted sea views.

As you step into the lounge, you’re instantly struck by the panoramic sweep of the sea — it’s right there, front and centre, filling the room with light and calm. The space itself is impressive: tall ceilings, original cornicing still in place, and a beautiful fireplace that anchors the room. It’s the kind of lounge that feels elegant yet laid-back, with the proportions to host a crowd but the atmosphere to make it feel like a real retreat.

Whether you’re curled up on the sofa watching the tide roll in, entertaining with the balcony doors flung wide open, or just catching your breath after a long day — this room hits the sweet spot. It’s peaceful, it’s special, and it makes you feel better just being in it.

Head upstairs and the space keeps on coming — you’ll find three bedrooms arranged across two upper levels, including a principal suite with en suite, and a separate family bathroom. Both second-floor bedrooms boast substantial sea views, so the outlook isn’t just reserved for the living space. The layout is flexible, perfect for guests, growing families, or working from home in peace.

Lofty Ambitions

At the very top, the large loft space already has dormers in place, so the potential to expand (subject to planning) is clear. Down below, there’s also basement storage — ideal for all the sandy shoes, paddleboards, and bikes that come with life by the beach.

The Outside Story

Let’s talk location — because this one’s hard to beat.

You’re just seconds from the sand, directly opposite the kids’ play park and the popular tidal crabbing pool, which families flock to in the summer. It’s a true beachfront setting, with the coast path right outside your door.

Wander west along the cliff path to Reculver Towers, or head east through St Nicholas-at-Wade, into Birchington, and carry on through Westgate and Westbrook towards Margate and the Turner Contemporary — hitting various beach cafés, pubs, and restaurants along the way. These are some of Thanet’s best-loved family beaches, with plenty of spots to grab chips, coffee, or just stop and soak up the sea air.

Everything’s right here when you want it — and perfectly peaceful when you don’t.

The Essentials

Share of freehold                                                                                                                                              Genuine two-storey penthouse.                                                                                                                          Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Large lounge with balcony
Sea views and sunsets from your sofa and both bedrooms
Tall ceilings, original cornicing, character fireplace
Modern kitchen and breakfast space
Huge loft with dormers – potential to convert (STPP)
Basement storage
No onward chain
Beachfront location with pub, park, and promenades seconds away
Excellent school links, train station, and coastal bus routes nearby

Location, Location

Birchington-on-Sea and Minnis Bay are big favourites for people relocating from London or Canterbury, looking for more air, space and sea. You’re in catchment for well-regarded schools, near the Thanet Parkway and Birchington train stations, and the A299 gives fast road access if you’re heading further afield.

Minnis Bay Beach. - In recognition of its high standards of water quality, safety, and environmental management. Minnis Bay has been awarded a prestigious Blue Flag- a mark of excellence given to only to the best beaches in the world. It is one of jjst 6 beaches in the Thanet area to receive this accolade, underscoring its status as a top tier seaside destination. 

Final Word

This isn’t just a flat. It’s a full-on coastal lifestyle, set high above the sands in one of Minnis Bay’s most historic buildings. Space, charm, and sea views? Done. And no onward chain to slow you down.