The Tea House, Deal, £550,000
A hop and a skip from the beach, this Grade II-listed three-bed, two-reception-room Georgian townhouse manages to nail that much sought-after trinity: character, classic proportions and cosiness. Right in the middle of a conservation area, original features abound, from cast iron fireplaces and sash windows to original built-in cupboards and stripped floorboards. The bathroom has a freestanding bath, the walls are painted in a medley of heritage colours, and there is a lush courtyard garden, as well as pedestrian access to the rear. We love. Explore more.
Three Bed Georgian Townhouse, Ramsgate, £675,000
This three-bedroom Georgian Ramsgate townhouse masterfully marries period charm with contemporary design. The double-fronted façade, with its wide bay windows, leads into an inviting interior, where all is soft patterns and textural simplicity. The south-facing living room features limewashed walls, timber floors, and a light-filled conservatory opening to a secluded walled garden. The kitchen, meanwhile, is an ode to shaker-style cabinetry and features a Rangemaster Elan Deluxe range. Upstairs, bedrooms exude character with exposed brickwork and vintage accents. A short meander to Ramsgate's sandy beach, independent shops, and train station with direct services to London are also within easy reach. The exemplar of coastal living. Explore more.
Two-Bed Cottage, Whitstable, £350,000
This two-bedroom cottage, which dates to 1850, is just a few steps away from the lovely Whitstable beach. The interior, arranged over three floors, has sweet, cottagey proportions and, crucially, views of the sea from both the side of the house and from the main bedroom. Whilst it’s not strictly a doer-upper, it could certainly do with an injection of character inside – which, for those with an eye, would make this all the more exciting a prospect. The perfect place from which to run straight into the sea whenever the whim takes you. Explore more.
Restored Fisherman’s Cottage, Dungeness, £595,000
In 1987, the director and artist Derek Jarman exchanged his London home for a fisherman’s hut on the strangely desolate yet wildly appealing coast at Dungeness. Since it opened up to the public after the death of Jarman’s partner, Prospect House has become a place of pilgrimage for many – as well as having inspired legions of admirers before that (Beth Chatto and Christopher Lloyd, for example, were stirred to create their Gravel Garden after a visit in 1990). You may not be able to move into Jarman’s house, but other similar prospects are available, such as this fisherman’s hut, which is also within the Dungeness National Nature Reserve. Featured in The Guardian and described by Kent Online as ‘perfect for a romantic getaway,’ we love the weatherboard-clad timber-framed elevations and the pitched slate-tiled roof. There are two bedrooms arranged over two floors, as well as a beautiful shingle garden – frankly, there are few places quite like this. Artists, writers et al, take note. Explore more.
16th-Century Five-Bedroom House, Sandwich, £679,000
If you’re moving from the city with a family in the hopes of bagging yourself plenty of space, this hugely characterful Grade II-listed 16th-century house, complete with its four bathrooms, is a hugely enticing prospect. With off-road parking and a landscaped private garden, it is secluded and yet right in the centre of town. We love the marriage of the huge original fireplaces and beams with the large, light-flooded rooms and luxurious touches (multiple ensuites, anyone?). And all of this just a short walk to Sandwich Bay. Explore more.
Six Bedroom Townhouse, Broadstairs, £700,000
An absolute knock-out of a house, every attention to detail has been paid throughout its renovation. Right in the heart of town, it has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the most stunning proportions, and large, light-flooded rooms. Aesthetically, it exudes a winning marriage of warmth with restraint, which allows the many original features to sing. Meanwhile, there is off-road parking for one car – though you won’t need one for access to the beach, which is just a few minutes away. Absolute heaven. Explore more.
