Dungeness Road, Dungeness, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29

This is one of those rare and inspirational locations that will resonate with those in search of something truly special. -- Greg Wood, Director

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A Rare Opportunity in Dungeness — Iconic Three-Bedroom Fisherman's Cottage

Set within a vast expanse of shingle with uninterrupted views stretching across the horizon, this striking three-bedroom home sits in the heart of Dungeness — a remote and increasingly sought-after nature reserve on the southeastern tip of Kent.


This authentic detached fisherman’s cottage is a true landmark, positioned right on the beach and surrounded by a large shingle garden stocked with poppies and other self-seeding wildflowers.
The cottage is light-filled throughout, with interiors that sensitively reflect the character of the building. Lovingly maintained the home retains many original features while benefiting from key improvements, including a new corrugated roof installed in 2022.

There are stunning views from all rooms, with the front facing towards the sea.
A spacious net loft is accessed via wooden steps to the front and features a large boarded floor, a traditional wooden door to the front, and a double-glazed door to the rear — offering flexible space for storage or further potential.

The property is heated by an efficient Hunter multi- fuel stove with a back boiler and is well-connected with good TV and internet service. Unusually for Dungeness, the property also has a small private fenced area to the rear.

Offered chain-free, this is a rare chance to own a piece of Dungeness, a place that doesn’t just offer a home, but an extraordinary way of life.


Situation
Dungeness' striking landscape has garnered it the title of Britain's only desert. Its beautiful scenery has attracted a flourishing artist and architectural community.

There are two pubs on the peninsula, one at either end of the estate’s road, as well as a fish hut and famous ‘Snack Shack’ selling freshly-caught fish and crab rolls. Nearby New Romney has a Sainsbury’s and a useful high street. Most supermarkets deliver to the house. Further afield, the picturesque town of Rye has some excellent independent shops and good places to eat and drink including The George, The Standard Inn and Knoops Chocolate.

Derek Jarman’s former home, Prospect Cottage, is within walking distance. Recently protected by The Arts Fund, its garden is famous for its wildflowers, sculptures made from beach-found objects and saltwater-loving flora. Hastings Contemporary is nearby and has a world-class collection of artworks including works by L. S. Lowry and Stanley Spencer.

Dungeness is around 75 miles from central London (approximately 90 minutes from Greenwich). It lies around 20 miles from Ashford International, from which trains run to King's Cross St Pancras in 38 minutes. The house is also a 20-minute taxi ride (or a slightly longer bus journey) from Rye Station, which runs trains to King’s Cross via Ashford in just over an hour.

The Dungeness Estate is an SSSI and thus covered by planning restrictions designed to protect its unique ecology for generations to come. Many buildings on the beach have been modified or demolished and replaced – but always in close collaboration with the local planning department.


Additional information
Agents note: Please note that we are unaware of any lenders providing mortgages for this type of house at the present time.
Private drainage believed to be a cesspit.
Mains electricity.
Central Heating via multi-fuel stove with a back boiler.
Council Tax* - Band A
Tenure* – Freehold
Flood Risk* - Low
Broadband* – Yes
Mobile Signal Coverage* – Yes (OfCom)
*Data from ‘Sprift’ via On The Market.

Our Ref: AVS250244