Sail Loft, Conyer, Kent

This penthouse, three-bedroom apartment sits in a remarkable position on the North Quay in Conyer, Kent, a short drive from delightful Faversham. The views are exquisite, particularly from its elevated terrace, which faces out towards mesmerising sunsets. Exposed brickwork and white clapboards add period character and nod to the local vernacular.



Setting the Scene



Conyer is a hamlet at the head of Conyer Creek, which flows into the Swale, a tidal channel of the River Thames. It has been occupied since Roman times, and was significant during the Industrial Revolution, when barges would bring raw material for the local paper and brick-making trades. The Saxon Shore Way passes through Conyer, with footpaths towards Faversham and Sittingbourne.



Constructed in circa 2022, this home is set adjacent to the local marina, with mooring berths available. It forms part of a development that pays homage to the surrounding vernacular. Its rooms are imbued with a period distinction yet have a modern, comfortable approach to living.



The Grand Tour



A private front door opens to an entrance hall, under-stair storage and a staircase which provides access to the primary second-floor living spaces. This level is largely open plan, with a dynamic, slightly elevated sitting area. Windows fill the pitched, double-height roof with light, and a log-burning stove provides warmth on cold nights.



Directly ahead is a pitched wall of glazing, where doors provide access to the terrace. A second set of doors circles back through to the dining area, which shares the same breathtaking view. The kitchen is adjacent, with neat cabinetry, marble worktops and integrated appliances.



A hallway library leads to the bedrooms; all three are bright, serene spaces, with built-in wardrobes and beautiful outlooks. The principal is an especially lovely space, with a projecting niche perfect for an armchair. A bright en suite bathroom adjoins.



The second bedroom is currently used as a guest bedroom, while the third is set up as a studio and library. Next door is another bathroom, with a guest cloakroom accessed from the landing.



The Great Outdoors



Marvellous views extend from the roofed terrace, which is covered overhead and has plenty of space for a year-round dining setup. A red balustrade introduces a pop of colour to the otherwise serene, coastal-inspired palette.



There is a garage with an adjacent parking space, as well as shared visitors' parking bays.



Out and About



Conyer is an especially picturesque spot on the north Kentish coast. It has a friendly local pub, The Ship Inn, which also serves excellent food.



Faversham, described by Pevsner as “one of the most rewarding towns in the county, though pleasurable in many small ways rather than for spectacular beauties”, is under 15 minutes’ drive away. The town is well known for its weekly local food market, monthly brocante – the largest town centre antiques market in the UK – and a host of restaurants and cafés. Faversham Creek is host to the famed fish market ‘Hermans Plaice’, Creek Creative Studios, independent antique shops and waterside pizzeria Papa Bianco.



Shepherd Neame Brewery is the oldest brewery in the country and offers regular tours. There is also an independent cinema which dates back to the 1930s. Faversham is home to a thriving live music scene, an annual hop festival and a literature festival, while nearby Whitstable hosts a contemporary art biennial and an annual oyster festival.



Easily reached is the celebrated Macknade food hall and café, which dates from 1847 and offers locally sourced produce. Also nearby is the rightly revered Michelin-starred pub Gusbourne, and Chapel Down, which produces delicious white and sparkling English wines.



Teynham and Faversham stations are both close; the former provides local and hourly London services, while the latter has additional quick connections to London (both have a journey time of approximately 1 hour and ten minutes into London). The A2 is easily reached and provides access to Canterbury and the southern Kent coast.



Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 973 years remaining / Service Charge: £3,050 / Ground Rent: Peppercorn / Council Tax Band: D