Marine Parade, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BQ | Property for sale | Savills
435.90 sq m(4,692 sq ft)
Offers in the region of £2,450,000($3,164,788)

Marine ParadeWhitstable, Kent, CT5 2BQ


    Key features

    • Designed by the Edwardian Architect Sir Basil Champney
    • A wealth of period features including high ceilings, deep skirting boards and balconies
    • Three reception rooms
    • Impressive principal bedroom with dressing room and luxuriously appointed en suite bathroom
    • Convenient seafront location
    • Outstanding far reaching views out to sea

    A fine period seafront property with outstanding sea views.

    About this property

    • Cliff Dene House found on Marine Parade, designed by the Edwardian Architect, Sir Basil Champney with far reaching views out to sea. The property having been extensively updated and improved by the current vendors, provides luxurious accommodation over four floors with a basement storage area. Cliff Dene House offers a wealth of features with generously proportioned rooms, having high ceilings, deep skirting boards, balconies and a magnificent staircase, typical of the period.

      The grand entrance hall has a black and white Amtico tiled floor which continues through to the double aspect kitchen/breakfast room with sea views. The bespoke fitted cream shaker style kitchen units and central island with black marble worktops over were designed by Roma Interiors. The units house an electric Aga, induction hob, slide and hide oven and warming drawer, a double fridge and double freezer with ice maker, dishwasher and double bowl sink. The central island houses another fridge and a wine cooler. A door leads to the dining room with glass display cupboards, gas fireplace and engineered oak flooring which continues to most of the ground floor.

      The study has extensive fitted cupboards with glass shelving. The drawing room is a bright room with two atriums, dado rail, wall panelling, built in bespoke display unit and French doors leading to the courtyard. The cloakroom includes a black marble vanity unit with Fired Earth gold shell style tiling and accessories by Samuel Heath. The utility room leads to a wet room, perfect for showering after days on the beach. The plant room provides the controls to all the tech systems within the house.

      On the first floor the galleried landing leads to the triple aspect sitting room taking full advantage of the far-reaching sea views. There is a balcony with timber balustrade accessed through both sets of French doors. The room has coving and an attractive fireplace housing a gas fire. The double aspect guest bedroom has a balcony off, a wall of wardrobes opens to the extravagant en-suite bathroom with Fired Earth roll top bath and double basin unit with cupboards under marble tops, and a monsoon shower. There is also a generous study/bedroom five.

      The second floor houses the principal bedroom suite. From the galleried landing the dressing room is accessed with ample fitted wardrobes. The triple aspect bedroom has glorious sea views and a balcony. The opulent bathroom has an oval bath with Blue Azzurite granite surround, a wet room, and French doors to a further balcony. A smaller separate staircase leads to the third floor with two bedrooms both with walk-in shower rooms.

      Cliff Dene House is approached through an electric metal gate to a drive with a parking and turning area. A path leads to the front door. The landscaped gardens are predominantly south facing including a secluded courtyard area with mature planting. Steps lead down to another attractive seating area and the garage with vehicular access from Cliff Road.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    This house boasts such an idyllic location with the most delightful sea views.

    Julien HuntProperty agent

    Local information

    • Together Tankerton and Whitstable offer a variety of shops, vintage boutiques, art galleries, Sainsburys, M&S Food, Coop and Tesco, together with various restaurants, including Michelin-starred restaurant; The Sportsman, cafes and public houses. Leisure facilities include Tankerton Bay Sailing Club, Whitstable Windsurfing Club, Whitstable Lawn Tennis Club and Whitstable Seasalter Golf Club. Cricket at Kent County Cricket club in Canterbury (7.8 miles) and there are various golf and sports clubs in the area.
    • Whitstable station has frequent services to London St Pancras from 1 hr 16 mins and London Victoria from 1 hr 33 mins.
    • There is a good selection of educational facilities which serve the surrounding areas and farther afield, for both private and state sectors, colleges and universities.
    • Motorway Links: Junction 7 (5.5 miles) of the M2 gives access to the M25, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Ashford International and the Channel Tunnel Terminus and the Channel Ports.
    • *All mileages and distances are approximate

    Additional information

    • Services: All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.
    • Directions: what3words: ///moves.refrained.kitten
    • EPC Rating: E
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G