luxury houses with reception room for sale Dover, United Kingdom

Wildage Farm enjoys a peaceful position on the edge of Stelling Minnis, a sought after rural village known for its open common “The Minnis”, historic windmill, village shop and strong sense of community. The surrounding countryside is characterised by rolling fields, woodland and footpaths.  My husband and I enjoyed many walks through the surrounding Forestry Commission woodland and nearby nature reserve, while our sons enjoyed hours of cycling and running on the miles of quiet country lanes and bridleways. Wildage offered us more than enough space and facilities to follow our dreams – a studio for painting, the extensive gardens where we grew vegetables and planted fruit trees, space for entertaining, keeping chickens (or horses, if that’s your thing), our own woodland (handy for firewood) and much more.  The local pub, village shop with Post Office and village hall events have been a real bonus. With the city of Canterbury just a 20 minute drive away we’ve enjoyed the shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions it offers.  We leave with so many fond memories, including punts along the Stour, Christmas Carols in the Cathedral and theatre trips to the Marlowe and Gulbenkian. Just wandering the cobbled streets and indulging in the independent art shops and boutiques gave us much pleasure. We have been thankful for the good travel connections for such a countryside setting. Catching trains to London from Canterbury or Ashford (the latter in just 38 minutes) and by car the A2 and M20 are not far. For international travel, the Channel Tunnel and Dover’s ferry port are both within easy reach, which has made trips to the continent a breeze. As we prepare to hand over to the next generation we feel incredibly blessed to have been custodians of such a beautiful, private and historic home, which has given us so many wonderful memories.  We wish the new owners equal happiness here.

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.

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.

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.