Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6

Elegant Edwardian Seafront Home with Independent Apartment, Double Garage and Abundant Period Character.

Perfectly positioned on Herne Bay’s iconic Central Parade, this impressive period home captures the very best of coastal living. Commanding uninterrupted sea views and brimming with original character, the property combines versatile accommodation with rare assets for a seafront location, including a secluded south-facing courtyard garden and a double garage offering off street parking and scope for further potential subject to correct planning permissions.

From the moment approach the impressive front door, the home’s charm is evident. The welcoming entrance hall showcases the original staircase and balustrades, a fitting introduction to the wealth of period features on offer, from stained glass windows to panelled bay windows, decorative ceiling roses, and ornate door pediments. High ceilings throughout enhance the sense of light and space, while large reception rooms frame sweeping views of the seafront; the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining.
The layout offers excellent flexibility, most notably with the inclusion of an independent one-bedroom ground floor apartment, complete with its own entrance. Whether used for multi-generational living, a guest suite, or as a holiday let, this self-contained accommodation adds another dimension to the appeal of this home.

To the rear, the home reveals a delightful surprise, a south-facing, secluded courtyard garden. Private and sheltered, it offers the perfect sun trap for summer dining or quiet relaxation. Beyond this, the double garage, accessed via Dolphin Street; is a genuine rarity in this location, providing secure parking, storage, and even scope for conversion or further development (subject to consents).
Upstairs, the bedrooms are well proportioned, many benefiting from large bay windows that maximise natural light and highlight the home’s coastal outlook. These rooms, along with the family bathroom, continue the theme of character and space.

Central Parade is among Herne Bay’s most desirable addresses, placing you just moments from the beach, vibrant seafront cafés, and the town centre’s shops and amenities. The mainline station is within easy reach, offering direct links into London, making this an ideal home for both permanent residence and weekend escapes.

With its blend of stunning seafront position, rare versatility, and exquisite period detailing, this is a property of exceptional calibre and opportunities like this seldom come to market.

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Location

Herne Bay is a popular coastal town benefiting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities. There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool, theatre and cinema. The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins). The town also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network. The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which also enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, theatre and cultural amenities, as well as benefiting from excellent public and state schools. The City also boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops.