luxury real estate 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

There was originally an older farmhouse on the site but we were advised by the town planners that it would be more appropriate to demolish the old house and build a new one. So we started the ‘labour of love’ building this amazing property at the end of the last century and finished it some 10 years later. We both come from Africa and have always enjoyed homes with plenty of light so that was a very important aspect when initially designing our new residence. In order to create the fabulous lower ground outdoor terrace so we could wander out from the swimming pool to a large open space, we had to dig out the whole area and all the soil has gone into the landscaping of the surrounding gardens. While the earth from digging out the lake and the reservoir has been used to landscape the 12 acres of grounds. Over the years we had three gardeners designers providing wonderful creations for different parts of the garden and grounds and we are extremely proud of the delightful results.When building the property we have tried to incorporate everything of the highest quality and to provide a beautiful and relaxing home for ourselves, our family and our friends. We love our home but are now about to embark on a new chapter in our lives and we look forward to new owners being able to take advantage of everything we have done to create the ultimate in a modern country estate. This not only includes the accommodation, the pool and outdoor leisure facilities but also the amazing technology that has gone into providing automatic systems for everything from the windmills ensuring that we generate our own electricity to the in house systems referred to in the technical information.The location is fantastic. Although we are out in the country and it is so private that you could even drive down our lane and not even realise what lies beyond the wrought iron gates, we are only a short distance from Canterbury with its historic buildings, high street stores, bars and restaurants as well as some of the best schools in the country. If you need to commute to London or want to go on the Eurostar to the Continent we are not far from Ashford where the high speed train will whisk you to London in just over half an hour. Folkestone and Dover are easily accessible if you want to take the car abroad.However if you enjoy local delights there is a charming pub and village store in Stelling Minnis for any immediate needs. There is a good choice of primary schools with the Bodsham Primary school rated as Outstanding by Ofsted also within the vicinity. You can enjoy walking on the Minnis and there are excellent places for cycling as well as riding at the Bursted Manor Riding Centre or hacking through the nearby Lyminge Forest. Golfing enthusiasts can play at the nearby Roundwood Hall Golf Club or go further afield to Etchinghill or Sene Valley in Hythe.

It has been a wonderful family home for the past 22 years but we feel it is now time to downsize, although we want to stay in Broadstairs as we love the area. Being in a cul de sac it is very quiet and peaceful and we have delightful neighbours who create a friendly community. It is only a short stroll to the seafront and we can be in the centre of Broadstairs in three minutes so enjoy all the restaurants, pubs and shops as well as the beaches and promenade. While the high speed train from Broadstairs station can whisk you to London in under an hour and a half.The house is not far from the renowned North Foreland golf course for golfing aficionados while nearby Joss Bay and Stone Bay are ideal for families who want to enjoy sandy beaches, swimming and surfing in the summer and for horse mad youngsters the Elmwood Riding School is just up the road. Broadstairs is a quintessential Victorian seaside resort with annual events such as Folk Week, the Dickens Festival and the Food Fair. Another advantage of Broadstairs is that it includes some very good schools including Upton and Dane Court rated Outstanding by Ofsted as well as an excellent private prep school.