York Street, Broadstairs, CT10

Some front doors give absolutely nothing away. This one’s practically keeping a state secret.

Behind an unassuming entrance at the seafront end of York Street is a beautifully designed two-bedroom maisonette. It also comes with a shop. Both form part of the same title and are being sold together

The shop has recently generated just shy of £10,000 a year in rent, with the current tenant expected to vacate around the end of 2026 or early 2027. Perhaps you have a small business of your own and like the idea of keeping it close. Either way, there’s more to this address than somewhere rather good to live.

But first, that front door.

There’s a slight “door to nowhere” feel about it. Almost an MI6 safe house. Step through, though, and the secrecy makes perfect sense.

The ground floor opens into a cleverly arranged living space, with a courtyard garden sitting between the kitchen-dining area and the lounge. Glazing wraps around the courtyard, connecting the spaces while giving each its own atmosphere. Multiple skylights bring daylight in from above, creating changing angles of light throughout the day.

It feels quietly metropolitan. A little unexpected for a seaside address.

LVT flooring with underfloor heating, a beautifully designed kitchen and carefully placed LED lighting give the interior a clean, modern finish. There’s plenty to look at, but it all works together.

There are two bedrooms, an en suite and a beautifully finished downstairs bathroom. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has windows on two sides and a walk-in wardrobe, carrying that same sense of light and thoughtful design through the accommodation.

And then there’s the other reveal.

Walk back out through the front door and Broadstairs is right there. A few strides from the seafront, with the beach, restaurants, cafés and town centre woven into everyday life. In the belly of Broadstairs, in the most literal sense.

If your search begins and ends with a price-per-square-foot calculation, this one might scramble the spreadsheet. Its appeal is the combination: the setting, the finish, the courtyard, the light and a layout you’re unlikely to find repeated next door.

A discreet entrance. A very different interior. And a shop included in the same purchase.

Come and see what the door’s hiding. Viewings are straightforward to arrange.