luxury contemporary houses for sale Whitstable, United Kingdom

'Seasong' is a contemporary and stylish executive beach house. There are 7 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and a grand double height open plan reception room spanning the width of the house overlooking the sea. 'Seasong' boasts a unique secluded position on the beach front on the popular Tankerton Beach with direct access from the back gate onto a short pathway down to the beach. 'Seasong' is spread over three floors. On entering through the front door you can see right through to the sea passed the double height kitchen area that leads out onto the gardens. With a snug to the right hand side with fireplace and wood burner and double Crittall style doors that lead through to the seating area in the kitchen. The open plan kitchen leads you through to a vast utility room with bespoke cabinetry for storage. There is also a further storage room, a useful separate study and guest WC. The first floor has four double bedrooms with sea views one with an ensuite. There is a smaller room with a view over the Castle and a good size family bathroom. The third floor boasts a central terrace with far reaching sea views over 'The Street' and out to the windmills and beyond. The double doors leading out to the terrace let in light and a delightful sea breeze. Both bedrooms over the third floor have ensuite bathrooms and sea views. Access to the beach is via the garden onto a short pathway taking you straight to the sea. The front of Seasong overlooks Whitstable Castle and is also yards from Tankerton Slopes which are cliff-top lawns that roll gently towards the sea and provide excellent views of ‘The Street ‘-a naturally formed spit of land that extends into the sea and can be walked on at low tide.The landscaped garden is terraced over three levels with multiple seating areas patios, and parts laid to lawn. Whitstable is a vibrant and desirable seaside town frequented by visitors form London with many deciding to reside full time. Tankerton high street is set back from the beach is a small high street filled with shops, cafes, and Ossie’s, a reliably delicious fish and chip shop. The popular Jo Jo’s meze bar is a short stroll from the house. The cliff-top lawns of Tankerton Slopes roll gently towards the sea and provide excellent views of ‘The Street’, a naturally formed spit of land that extends into the sea and can be walked on at low tide. These shingle slopes support a population of the rare Fisher’s estuarine moth, Gortyna borelii lunata, and as such have been designated a Special Area of Conservation. Colourful and highly covetable beach huts nestle at the base of the slopes, one of which was transported and transformed in Tracy Emin’s 2000 work ‘The Last Thing I Said to You was Don’t leave me here’. Tankerton’s Blue Flag beach is deservedly popular in summer but happily avoids the crowds of this stretch of coast. Whitstable high street is a short walk along the promenade and offers an impressive mix of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, wonderful historic architecture and a thriving cultural scene. With its own Biennale, a wealth of independent businesses, and easy access to London, the area supports a diverse community enjoying a vibrant life on the coast. Whitstable is historically famed for its oysters. The epicurean tradition has continued locally with the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival and at Wheelers Oyster Bar, Oyster Co., and Stephen Harris’ Michelin-starred The Sportsman. Other dining options within a half-hour drive include The Fordwich Arms, The Pig at Bridge Place, and The Goods Shed in Canterbury, all driven by local produce. Local train lines provide excellent transport connections; Whitstable Station is a 15 minute walk away with direct trains to London St Pancras and London Victoria in under 90 minutes. To the south, Canterbury is accessible by bus or a 20-minute drive, whilst Margate is 30 minutes and Dover is 45 minutes by car. The M2 and the M20 connect to central London in 60 miles and take around 1 hour 40 minutes.https://youtu.be/VIBYVomfO4s

If your dream is to live in a fascinating and characterful property on the edge of a charming and popular village with stunning rural views, this fabulously quirky six bedroom residence could be top of your list. Historically a seed merchant’s premises and previously a bed and breakfast with an antique shop, it was originally built in the Georgian era and still retains some wonderful period features. However it has been stunningly but sensitively updated by the current owners as a spacious family home and includes the option to create part of the property as a separate annexe for family members or as a holiday let. As soon as you see the interesting front facade with its original ground and first floor external doors where the sacks of seed used to be delivered and stored as well as the bay and multi-pane sash windows and traditional slate roof you will be eager to see what the inside has to offer. The primary front door opens into an entrance hall with a period staircase to the first floor and access to the versatile ground floor accommodation. This includes an impressive 28ft kitchen and breakfast area and features herringbone oak parquet flooring and a wide central archway creating a delightful open plan feel. Family and friends can sit round a table enjoying a meal in the charming breakfast area with its large bay window and original half height fitted cupboards flanking a lovely open fire with an attractive surround and mantlepiece. While the contemporary kitchen includes an inset range cooker with an induction hob,  very smart shaker dark blue style units with marble resin worktops housing an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher as well as a peninsular breakfast bar and lovely views over the rear garden and the surrounding countryside. There is also a large cellar where you can store your favourite wines and steps down to a spacious fitted boot room with storage units and wide French doors to the rear terrace. A charming snug is just the place for the family to relax in front of an open fire while the adjacent study with the original shop window and fitted book shelves providing a delightful working environment. A separate front door opens to a secondary staircase that leads to a large landing on the first floor as well as a to a utility room with the original vast barn doors to the street that can also be accessed from the snug. It includes units housing an induction hob, oven and dishwasher as well as stand-alone laundry facilities and a control systems cupboard. This side of the house also features a library with shelving and steps down to the superb barn conversion with underfloor heating, a cloakroom and a wonderful triple aspect, lounge/diner with a high vaulted ceiling and crossbeams that is nearly 40ft long. It leads to the impressive games room that is large enough for a full size snooker table while still leaving space to incorporate a bar and seating or a well-equipped gym. It would be possible to adapt this whole area to create a separate single storey annexe, however the first floor landing also includes stairs to the second floor where you will find three charming air conditioned double bedrooms. These have vaulted and beamed ceilings and en suite facilities including one with an integral bathroom, another with a shower room and the third has a cloakroom.  So it would be easy to create an alternative three storey annexe for holiday lets or adult children, while still leaving the vast lounge/diner and games room available for the whole family. There is an impressive multi-pane sash window on the main staircase half landing providing excellent countryside views. The first floor features a fabulous luxury family bath/shower room with a central copper and brass slipper bath, a double shower, large fitted cupboards and an original fireplace. There are three double bedrooms including one with an ensuite shower and an original fireplace while a brick archway leads to the master suite that has a fitted walk in wardrobe, en suite shower room and rural views. The beautifully landscaped south facing rear garden is a delight with a large decked terrace for outdoor entertaining and a gate flanked by charming olive trees leading to pathways bordered by a lawn and impressive shrub beds, while at the end of the garden is the Wingham river bordered by fields.

Just a stone’s throw from the impressive clifftops at Westbrook is this luxurious residence located in the prestigious Gresham Avenue. It was converted and extended by a builder for his own use, so you know there will be no expense spared in creating something very special. Whether you are looking for a luxurious family home or an exquisite holiday and weekend retreat, this enviable property also provides every facility for leisure and pleasure including surround sound, hard wired internet, a mosaic lined sauna/steam room, a large canopied hot tub and a bespoke outdoor cinema. As you sweep onto the spacious York stone driveway bordered by a lawn and shrubs and leading to the garage, you might think you are visiting a charming 1930s property with its bay windows, attractive porch and oak front door. However this opens into a lobby with sliding door cupboards and through to the hall where you can start to really appreciate the fabulous and contemporary design of the interior. There is oak flooring that flows through to the stunning open plan living space, inset and mood lighting, beautiful oak doors and a staircase with its contemporary glass and oak banister and under stairs storage as well as a modern cloakroom with a vanity basin. The spacious and breathtaking living space includes a contemporary log burner on a marble base surrounded by a granite split tiled chimney breast and six bi-fold doors to the raised terrace adjacent to the kitchen and dining areas. When these are open not only do you feel you are bringing the outdoors inside but also that you are doubling the size of the room. A fascinating wood patterned wall with entertainment facilities is a great feature in the seating area while the stunning kitchen/breakfast area includes an impressive breakfast bar as well as a central island with an induction hob and a contemporary extractor. There are bespoke flat fronted units with quartz worktops housing high end appliances such as a conventional and a steam oven, warming drawer, dishwasher, a full height larder fridge and matching freezer. While the well fitted utility room has laundry appliances and a door to the garden. There is also a charming dual aspect snug in the original part of the property with a bay window overlooking the front garden, a raised log burner surrounded by split tiled marble and an oak beam and is just the place for a bit of peace and quiet. A very spacious galleried landing greets you at the top of the stairs and provides a pleasant seating area/  There is an airing cupboard, access to the loft and the first floor accommodation that includes a fabulous family bathroom with a gorgeous stand-alone slipper bath, a triple shower and a curved vanity basin as well as four double bedrooms. There is a delightful guest room with an ensuite shower and French doors to a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden with glimpses of the sea, a charming dual aspect room with a large bay window and a double currently in use as an office. While the large principal room includes mirrored wardrobes, French doors to a Juliette balcony so you can enjoy the views and a contemporary ensuite shower with a vanity basin. The rear garden area includes fantastic external lighting and is a real dream for anyone looking for the ultimate outdoor space for both daytime and evening entertainment. Leading out from the bi-fold doors is a raised decked terrace with a glass and chrome balustrade that spans the width of the property. This leads down to a lawn that includes an impressive palm tree and is bordered by shrub beds and another decked terrace so you can follow the sun all day. This terrace is adjacent to the fabulous L shaped cedar clad building featuring open plan rooms with inset lighting, wood flooring and accessed via two sets of patio doors. This makes a wonderfully luxurious office space for anyone who wants to work undisturbed by activities in the home or as a great leisure complex as there is also the mosaic lined steam room and a shower room. While just outside is the outdoor cinema for summer movie nights, the canopied Jacuzzi to relax in after a busy day plus a paved and decked seating and dining area as well as a bespoke pizza/barbecue for those memorable party evenings.

This amazing and expansive five bedroom post war property nestles in 0.5039 of an acre of grounds in the charming hillside hamlet of Exted. It was extended and completely renovated and redesigned by a builder for his own use, so everything is of the highest quality and includes many additional advantages as it has something for everyone. If you enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside you are surrounded by the Elham Valley in an Area of Outstanding Beauty. If you have adult children or elderly relatives and need additional living space or you want to generate rental income there is an excellent detached cottage annexe. If leisure and pleasure are top of your list then the separate bar, games room, gym and outdoor entertainment area with a covered hot tub should tick all your boxes. If developing the ‘good life’ interests you, there are existing polytunnels and the large orchard that provides plenty of space for a kitchen garden where you can grow additional fruit and vegetables. If you need separate office facilities or a large workshop there is another spacious detached building that already includes electrics and lighting, so could always be upgraded. Sweeping through a pair of five bar gates onto the spacious front parking area bordered by shrubs and lawn, you are immediately drawn to this veritable Tardis of an attractive whitewashed chalet bungalow with its differing roof lines, dormer windows and attractive slate steps up to the front door. This opens into a porch with access to the beautifully presented and characterful living room with a coved ceiling, engineering oak flooring, a dado rail and a box bay window. There is also a staircase to the first floor, access to the ground floor bedrooms and a superb brick chimney breast with an inglenook style fireplace and a log burner that is just the place to cosy up to on a cool winter’s evening. Multi-pane double doors open into the kitchen with polished porcelain floor tiles that flow through into the dining area.  There is a modern log burner, access to the family bathroom, and the gorgeous light and bright garden room style dining area that has underfloor heating, a lantern skylight and windows on three sides as well as access to the garden. When the windows are slid open you can almost feel you are eating outdoors. The contemporary kitchen includes flat fronted and curved end units, granite worktops and glass splashbacks housing a gas hob, built in double oven and microwave, an integrated fridge freezer and access to the adjacent utility room with laundry facilities. Off one side of the living room there is a double bedroom with attractive Strachan built in bedroom furniture and an ensuite walk-in shower. While on the other side of the property there is a boiler room, the beautiful family bathroom with aqua boarding, a trendy bath and a wet room style shower as well as two double bedrooms. One of the bedrooms includes fitted bedroom furniture and the other has a box bay window with views over the front garden. On the first floor there is a double bedroom that is currently in use as an office, which is ideal if you want to work undisturbed by activities in the rest of the house. There is also the fabulous partially vaulted ceiling main bedroom with stunning views down the valley, additional Velux windows, eaves storage and bespoke cupboards with hidden access to the ensuite shower room. Long driveways on either side of the property provide off road parking and access to the rest of the buildings. These include the charming annexe with an attractive front door that opens directly into the lounge/kitchen/diner with underfloor heating and access to the shower room. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and units housing a gas hob, oven, fridge and washing machine. There is understairs storage and a wood and glass staircase to the first floor where you will find two vaulted ceiling double bedrooms including one with French doors to the rear terrace and entertainment area. There are bi-fold doors to the spacious gym/games room with a bar, fridge and seating area as well as a workshop and a large separate building with a drying room, lighting and electrics that could always be developed as possibly a separate office for anyone who wants to run a business from home. A charming wildlife pond leads to the spacious rear terrace with slate flooring, a covered hot tub and barbecue area as well as plenty of places to relax in the sunshine and enjoy al fresco dining. This backs onto the orchard with the polytunnels and a grassy area leading to a mower shed and a storage shed all surrounded by close board fencing.

Tucked away along a small cul-de-sac close to Kingsgate beach is this stunning L-shaped property. It has been extended and completely refurbished by the current owners and includes a self-contained annexe and a heated outdoor swimming pool. Whether you are looking for a permanent home or an excellent holiday and weekend retreat this place has it all. A spacious driveway where you can park a number of cars leads to the double garage, the annexe entrance and the very wide and contemporary front door. This opens into a charming double height entrance hall with a superb floating oak staircase and a glass balustrade as well as a large picture window providing plenty of natural light. It leads to a corridor with a double storage cupboard and access to much of the ground floor accommodation including the very impressive kitchen/lounge/living room with LVT flooring and underfloor heating that flows through many of the rooms, a feature split faced granite and quartz wall and vast patio doors to the terrace and swimming pool. There is a large seating and dining area as well as a gorgeous Leicht kitchen designed by A. J. Ball. This consists of an island/breakfast bar with an induction hob and downdraft extractor. There are beautiful units housing high end appliances including a built in oven, combi microwave and a warming drawer as well as a full height larder fridge and matching freezer, a large temperature controlled wine fridge and a dishwasher. While the adjacent utility room has an additional built in oven, laundry facilities and a very spacious walk-in larder. Glazed doors open into a spacious play room with built in shelving, this could also be a more formal dining room to entertain guests. However if you are looking for a little relaxation there is a superb dual aspect and fully equipped bar/games room that includes a freezer and cupboards plus patio doors to the rear terrace. There is also an adjacent wet room and toilet, a changing room and a drying room with access to the rear terrace with an outdoor heated shower, so provides excellent facilities for anyone using the swimming pool. This floor also includes a large double bedroom with patio doors to a separate patio, fitted wardrobes and an ensuite with a Jacuzzi bath that would make an ideal additional ‘annexe’ for an elderly relative or an excellent guest room for anyone who finds the stairs difficult. Upstairs there is a corridor with a skylight, a large airing cupboard and the plant room as well as a fabulous family bathroom with a walk-in shower, a stand-alone curved bath and a vanity basin plus a single bedroom with a wall of fitted cupboards that makes an ideal dressing room. You will also find a double bedroom with fitted cupboards and a guest double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, an ensuite bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and patio doors to the delightful roof terrace where you can sit and sip your morning coffee admiring the view over the garden and beyond. However it is the principal suite that takes the prize. It has air conditioning, vast patio doors to the south facing balcony with a glass and chrome balustrade, a spacious fitted dressing room and an archway to the ensuite Villeroy and Boch bathroom. This has a feature split faced granite and quartz wall, a contemporary oval bath, a walk in shower and twin vanity basins. The front door to the annexe opens into an office space,  currently in use as a salon. A separate staircase leads up to a living/dining room that includes a fitted kitchen area with a hob, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, There is a bathroom with a panelled bath, walk-in shower and a vanity basin and two double bedrooms including one with Velux windows and the other has patio doors to the roof terrace and a walk in wardrobe. If leisure and pleasure are top of your list then the very easy to manage south facing rear garden is ideal. It consists of a resin patio with a large hot tub and an impressive sauna, astro turf around the heated swimming pool, a vast granite terrace bordered by a lawn and a pergola covered outdoor kitchen with a retractable roof. The kitchen includes a barbecue, pizza oven and a fridge.

Rising proudly at one of the highest points in Thanet, this historic property is an exquisite coastal home. Originally constructed circa 1906 as one of the earliest residences on the prestigious North Foreland Estate, this remarkable landmark began life as the North Foreland Tea House, later known as the Dutch Tea House, a celebrated coastal retreat where visitors paused for refreshments served by staff in traditional Dutch attire. Its terraces and lawns, open to the sea breeze, once welcomed figures such as Winston Churchill, Vincent Price and Peter Cushing. Today, after a meticulous, full‑scale restoration, the Dutch House stands not only returned to its former splendour but elevated into a masterpiece of contemporary coastal living. What was once a fading relic has been transformed into a beautifully curated family home, sensitively designed for the demands and luxuries of the modern era. Passing through the elegant entrance gate, a charming pathway bordered by a pebbled frontage and raised wildlife pond leads you toward the house. The first glimpse is impressive, but stepping inside reveals the true calibre of this residence. Solid oak floors, generous proportions and a sense of refined craftsmanship set the tone. The superb drawing room, anchored by a multi‑fuel burner, flows effortlessly through panelled folding doors into the sophisticated dining area and the serene study, where a wall of windows frames the side garden. With all doors open, the entire space becomes a magnificent, free‑flowing suite for entertaining, culminating in the enchanting orangery, once an open balcony, now enclosed with full‑length windows overlooking the secluded sunken garden. The contemporary kitchen and breakfast room is a triumph of design: granite worktops, bespoke cabinetry and limestone flooring create a luxurious yet welcoming environment. A range cooker, American fridge‑freezer, dishwasher and even an inset TV ensure every culinary moment is a pleasure. Beyond lies a practical utility room and a delightful family room opening onto a small courtyard with access to an external wet room, perfect for rinsing sandy children or muddy dogs after a day on the beach. A spacious landing leads to the modern family bathroom and three double bedrooms. Two open directly onto a vast wraparound balcony, including the principal suite, complete with fireplace, a sumptuous en‑suite featuring a raised slipper bath and wet‑room shower, and a beautifully appointed dressing room. The balcony flooring and composite railings promise years of maintenance‑free enjoyment of the expansive sea views. Ascend to the top floor for the home’s most breathtaking surprise. Alongside two further double bedrooms and another family bath/shower room lies the spectacular panoramic sitting room, a space wrapped in windows on three sides, offering uninterrupted views from sunrise where you can see France on a good day, to sunset across the North Foreland golf course and lighthouse. A wood‑burning stove and discreet kitchenette with fridge, bar and sink make this an irresistible retreat. Outside, electric gates open to generous parking for four cars and a driveway to the garage, perfectly positioned for potential conversion into a separate annexe or pool house (subject to planning). The rear garden, set below eye level for exceptional privacy, features manicured lawns, a large central terrace for al fresco dining, raised flower beds and a substantial summer house ideal as an outdoor dining room or a stylish teenager’s hideaway. The property also has planning permission for the erection of a three‑storey, four‑bed detached dwelling following the demolition of the existing garage. While this represents a substantial redevelopment space occupied by the garage, there remains the potential for someone to re‑apply for a smaller dwelling or an annexe should a reduced scale be more appropriate for them. You can see the planning application online using the planning application reference F/TH/24/0563.