An impressive coastal seven bedroom home with swimming pool, wonderful sea views, and located within the North Foreland Private Estate.
Sea House is a beautifully proportioned and presented home set in landscaped gardens with covered heated swimming pool, occupying an elevated position in the North Foreland Private Estate. The house is understood to date from the turn of the 20th century and it commands wonderful sea views from the majority of the rooms. Internally, it offers extremely comfortable and flexible accommodation which is arranged over four floors, including a soundproof studio, excellent entertaining space and a three room cellar.
The front door opens to the welcoming reception hall with Amtico flooring which continues through to the principal reception area; a beautiful light filled space with high ceilings, typical of the original period, sea views and direct access to the garden. It incorporates three individual, interconnecting areas; a music room, a formal dining room and a sitting room with wood burning stove.
In addition, there is an impressive dual aspect library/reception room with custom fitted bar and direct terrace access. Off this room there is a study and separate home office. Several steps lead down to the 27ft kitchen/breakfast/family room, another excellent entertaining space. The kitchen by Colliers, features a range of painted oak cupboards, central islands, a gas fired four oven Aga, a five ring gas hob, Miele dishwasher and space for further appliances. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
Separate staircases give access to the first floor where there are a total of five attractive bedrooms, two benefitting from air conditioning and having access to a lovely wide balcony from where the sea views can really be enjoyed. The principal bedroom has a dressing area and an en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, bedroom two has an en suite shower room, with the remaining bedrooms on this floor being served by a Jack and Jill shower room, a family bathroom and separate WC. On the second floor there are currently two further bedrooms, a gym (which could be a bedroom) and a bathroom fitted in the traditional style with freestanding roll top bath.
Sea House is approached via two electric sliding gates with the block paved drive providing off road parking. The enclosed gardens have been landscaped by the current owners, to one side is the herb garden which continues to the main garden to the rear. There is established hedging, fencing, mature olive, magnolia and bay trees and flowerbeds planted with lavender, thyme and seasonal shrubs. A pergola overlooks the heated pool which has a telescopic cover. Steps lead up to the various terraces, perfect for al fresco entertaining. Outbuildings comprise a summerhouse and a garden room/workshop, both with power and light.
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I loved seeing this light filled home with its lovely sea views. The local area has so much to offer with its fascinating literary connections, annual festivals, golf course and sandy beaches.
Julien HuntProperty agent