From a Victorian beach-side apartment to a converted coastguard station, here’s our pick of the latest properties and homes to buy beside the sea in Kent.
COMPILED BY Alice Westgate
BROADSTAIRS £1,350,000
Photo credit Miles & BarrPart of the private North Foreland Estate, Far End is a detached family house that sits on a large plot with wraparound gardens. It has four bedrooms, one of which has its own sea-facing balcony. Miles & Barr (01227 200600, milesandbarr.co.uk).
WHITSTABLE £42,000
Photo credit Woodward & BishoppYou’ll find this beach hut on the western end of West Beach, on the protected southern side of the sea defence wall. It sits next to the promenade and golf course and has an enclosed deck where you can soak up the sun. Woodward & Bishopp (01227 538853, woodwardandbishopp.co.uk)
HYTHE £575,000
Photo credit Lawrence & CoAn open-plan design and huge picture windows make the most of stunning views from No 3 Bay, a ground-floor apartment with two double bedrooms and a private beachfront terrace. Lawrence & Co (01303 266022, lawrenceandco.co.uk).
MARGATE £1,500,000
Photo credit Cooke & CoLive right on the seafront when you buy No 4 Beach Houses, a Victorian property with four bedrooms, uninterrupted sea views and use of a communal green. A private gate gives you easy access to the beach. Cooke & Co (01843 231833, cookeandco.com).
SANDWICH £515,000
Photo credit Finn’sA south-facing balcony overlooking the river is one of the highlights at No 4 Haven Bank, a three-storey townhouse with three bedrooms, parking and a garden, all in this brand-new development. Finn’s (01304 612147, finns.co.uk).
DEAL £995,000
Photo credit Bright & BrightNo 4 New Street is a four-storey period townhouse in the heart of the conservation area, close to the sea front. It is full of character and has four bedrooms plus a rear walled garden. Bright & Bright (01304 374071, brightandbright.co.uk).
WALMER £575,000
Photo credit Bright & BrightIt’s a short walk to the seafront and shops from No 13 Balfour Road, a Victorian semi with four bedrooms and a conservatory. There is plenty of outdoor space, too, including a fully enclosed garden with a patio and shed. Bright & Bright (01304 374071, brightandbright.co.uk).
SANDGATE £675,000
Photo credit Miles & BarrThis end-of-terrace seaside home – once a coastguard station – sits just above the beach in this village near Folkestone. Inside The Boat House are three bedrooms while outside is a low-maintenance south-facing garden with a decked seating area. Miles & Barr (01227 200600, milesandbarr.co.uk).
RAMSGATE £730,000
Photo credit Miles & BarrNo 12 Kent Terrace dates from the early Victorian era and is just a minute’s walk from the water. Built into the cliff, it faces south and has five bedrooms along with great harbour views. Miles & Barr (01227 200600, milesandbarr.co.uk).
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