The Cedars, Deal, Kent

Comprehensively refurbished, this handsome late Victorian house lies in the Victoria Road and Wellington Road conservation area, a short walk from Deal’s beautiful stretch of coastline. Inside, it has been beautifully refinished with a palette of colours and materials that amplify its generous period proportions. It spans some 2,515 sq ft, with five bedrooms and a spacious attic level. Outside is a private courtyard garden that faces south and east, receiving a lovely day-long light as well as secure off-street parking.



The Tour



Double-fronted and with two sets of two-storey bay windows, the house presents a handsome and traditional profile to the street. During the renovation, the house was crowned with a new roof made from reclaimed Welsh slate. It sits behind a low brick wall topped with black wrought-iron railings. On one side is a convenient off-street parking place for two cars.



Inside, the scheme is thoughtfully contemporary, with clear nods to the building’s period distinction. The entrance hall is lined with lacquered engineered oak floorboards, which continue throughout the ground floor. On one side is a double reception room, open to one another through a large, concertina door. At the front is a living room, framed by a fireplace with a bio-ethanol stove, and behind is a refined dining area with space for a large table. Bay windows draw in light from either end.



On the other side of the hallway is an elegant and open kitchen from Neptune. It has sleek and timeless white cabinetry, topped with Silestone countertops, a Lacanche range-style oven and two Miele dishwashers. Gold-coloured fittings are a subtle, elevated detail. In the centre, a large central island doubles as a dining spot with space for several stools, while in the bay window is a romantic bespoke window seat. A smart WC with Neptune light fittings and a separate utility room complete the ground-floor plan.



A beautiful staircase with black-painted spindles and carpet-dressed stairs ascends to the first floor, where the first three spacious bedrooms lie.



The principal is especially generous, with built-in storage, a walk-in wardrobe, and a pristine en suite with Burlington fixtures. The other two bedrooms also have immaculate en suites. All three rooms have soft, soothing schemes: walls painted in Farrow and Ball's 'Elephant's Breath' are paired with a neutral Cormar carpet.



Upstairs, on the attic level, there are two smart double bedrooms sharing an additional bathroom, along with substantial eaves storage. All bathrooms are tiled with Calacatta honed marble.



The home was recently transformed, with new wiring, plumbing, heating and thermal upgrades, including a new boiler and trimless spotlights throughout. Additionally, the cellar has been renovated to the same standard as the rest of the house providing brilliant storage space.



Outdoor Space



At the rear of the house is a courtyard garden, paved with natural limestone. It receives a beautiful quality of natural light and has plenty of space for a large dining set-up, a barbecue, and plenty of potted plants. Outdoor garden lighting allows for use throughout the day and night.

A handy side gate provides access to the off-street parking spot. The driveway also has an EV charging point.



The Area



Deal is a perennially popular coastal town known as one of the most attractive in Kent. Its stretch of coastline is famed for its striking concrete-and-steel mid-century pier and a popular architect-designed café at its end.



Popular dining spots include The Rose hotel, known for its excellent bar and food, and its sister restaurant, The Blue Pelican. Merchant of Relish, The Black Pig and Jenkins and Sons are the go-to for groceries, meat and fish, respectively. For more local produce, there is also a fantastic Saturday farmers’ market. As far as homeware shops are concerned, Dunlin and Diver, Will and Yates, and Mileage are among some of the finest; there are also several well-known art galleries.



Schooling options in Deal and the surrounding areas are aplenty; Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School, The Downs Church of England Primary School, Sir Roger Manwood's School, Goodwin Academy and Dover Grammar Schools are well well regarded.



Trains run from Deal station to London St Pancras in under 90 minutes. Services also connect to Kent’s other popular seaside towns, including Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. The A2 is also easily reached by car for travel into the capital, and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone is just 25 minutes away making access to the continent especially convenient.



Council Tax Band: TBC