Kingsdown Park, Whitstable, Kent, CT5

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME WITH STATE OF THE ART FITTINGS OFFERING OVER 7,250 SQFT OF FLEXIBLE AND SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION SET WITHIN FANTASTIC LANDSCAPED GARDENS MOMENTS FROM THE SEA FRONT.

DETAILS
Kingsdown Park House is a truly stunning house set in a prime location in the coastal town of Whitstable. It originates from the early 1900s and has undergone a programme of major renovation and refurbishment by the current custodians to provide substantial flexible family accommodation set across three floors. The finishes are to an exceptionally high standard, with fresh and modern decoration offering a contemporary and stylish home; you can simply move straight in.

Outside the garden has been cleverly and thoughtfully landscaped to provide areas of interest for all the family. Terraces in which to take in the all-day summer sun and al fresco dining, an area for the children in which to enjoy a game of football and the sunken trampoline, and a tranquil Japanese inspired Zen garden with ferns and evergreen shrubbery for inducing relaxation. There is even, for those inclined, an area for home grown produce.

FEATURES
- Spacious entrance hall with double height ceiling, contemporary expansive pivoting glass door and an abundance of storage cupboards for shoes and every day paraphernalia, door to cloakroom
- Additional boot room front entrance offering a plethora of cupboards for coats, shoes and school bags, sliding reeded glass doors opening onto a home gym with full height French doors to access the garden
- Inner entrance lobby with original split staircase rising to a galleried landing
- Kitchen designed and bespoke fitted to offer all the modern fixtures and fittings that would be expected in a property of this stature – full height units with fold back doors for hiding away small appliances, Corian work surfaces, breakfast bar for informal dining, double induction hob with Teppanyaki hot plate, four ovens including one steam oven, Sub Zero fridge and freezer, dishwashers and stainless steel sink
- Butler’s pantry accessible directly from the kitchen with an abundance of additional kitchen storage and central island, French doors opening onto the front
- Drawing room with original stone surround fireplace with wood burner, built-in storage and French doors opening onto the garden terrace
- Family snug/playroom with full height built-in secret storage
- Home office/study with contemporary fireplace and wood burning stove, built-in shelving
- Full height glass doors run along the majority of the ground floor rear elevation with rooms separated by pocket doors which can be closed to provide privacy in each room, or left open to offer a more open plan configuration
- Ground floor laundry room with space for multiple appliances, sink and storage units
- First floor balcony which can be accessed directly from the master bedroom and two other bedrooms
- Master bedroom with Juliet balcony, adjacent dressing room fitted with bespoke units and en suite bathroom with walk-in rainhead shower, contemporary egg shaped bath, floating wall hung double vanity sinks
- Three further double bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms
- Family bathroom with bath and separate shower, basin, wc and mirrored wall cupboards
- Second floor games and cinema rooms, cinema with surround sound and air conditioning
- Guest suite complete with sitting room, fitted kitchenette with appliances, two double bedrooms and bathroom
- Double garage with electric up and over doors, furnished with power and light
- Self contained guest annexe located above the garage and accessible from the boot room entrance; open plan bedroom and kitchenette space, bathroom and dressing room


Kingsdown Park House is located in a prime position for easy access to the sea front and the amenities that Whitstable and neighbouring Tankerton have to offer. The bustling University town of Canterbury is only just over 7 miles away.

Whitstable is located on the north coast of Kent and enjoys many attractions and festivals throughout the year, including the Whitstable Oyster Festival. It is famous for its oyster farming which has been carried out for centuries and brings many visitors to the area in search of good sea food. The long shingle beach is a huge attraction during the summer months especially for the myriad of water sports that it offers.

Schooling is available in the primary and secondary education levels, in both the private and state sectors in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham and Canterbury. Canterbury is also home to the University of Kent which offers a varied selection of courses.

London is reachable in just 50 minutes by car, or to London St. Pancras via the high-speed service from Canterbury West Station in just under the hour.