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NO CHAIN - North Goodwin House occupies a commanding 0.53 acre seafront plot with spectacular 180 degree views along the coast on the exclusive North Foreland Estate in Broadstairs.
This is a significantly rare opportunity to acquire a landmark seafront residence of considerable scale, character and versatility, set in one of Broadstairs’ most sought after and prestigious coastal locations.

Covering an impressive 5,459 sq ft (507 sq m), the house is thought to have been built circa 1925 and has been thoughtfully extended creating unrivalled accommodation with rooms palatial in size.
There are attractive brick and tile hung half-timbered elevations under a clay tiled roof with interesting architectural features , such as the octagonal corner 'turret' and gable end.
Accommodation sprawls over three floors with four of the bedrooms benefitting from en-suite facilities with the addition of two further shower rooms.
There are four reception rooms and a large conservatory to the vast ground floor. The main drawing room has wonderful sense of grandeur with sea views via the turret window and a beautiful marble fireplace with wood burning stove. Double doors then open into the formal dining room which also sits to the front with a lovely dual-aspect; the perfect room for dinner parties and Christmas.
At the heart of the home lies the impressive kitchen/breakfast room and the fulcrum for everyday living here. This superb space features bespoke oak and pippy oak cabinetry, granite work surfaces and high-quality designer appliances, combining functionality with classic style.
Adjoining the kitchen is a self-contained leisure wing, offering excellent flexibility and potential for use as an annexe. This area includes an impressive games room with vaulted ceiling, a shower room with WC, and a secondary kitchen that also services the barbecue and swimming pool area - ideal for entertaining or accommodating a dependent relative or independent family member.

Moving outside and the 81' x 114' (24.74m x 34.85m) rear garden provides and excellent degree of privacy. A large patio and barbeque area has steps which rise to a huge lawned garden with a heated swimming pool which is approximately 40' x 15' (12.19m x 4.57m)
To the front, the house enjoys a wide and imposing frontage, enclosed by a brick boundary wall and accessed via electric gates hung on brick pillars, surmounted by lamps. The huge granite sett paved driveway provides extensive off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a detached double garage and workshop with electric roller doors and a large store room above. This building may also offer potential for further ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.


History Of North Foreland Estate:
North Foreland Estate evolved from ancient headland to grand Victorian private residences, including connections to figures like Lord Curzon and Sir Oswald Mosley, featuring grand houses and private cliff-top paths.
The area attracted wealthy families seeking seclusion, with substantial and extravagant homes built with private beach access via chalk-cut steps.
Lord Holland developed nearby Kingsgate as a grand estate, later Lord Northcliffe (Alfred Harmsworth) purchased large tracts, including the lighthouse fields, to develop the prestigious North Foreland golf course which was founded in 1903.

Location:
The desirable coastal town of Broadstairs with its quaint fisherman’s cottages and array of period architecture is arguably the jewel in Thanet’s Crown and has the Latin motto of 'Stella Maris', meaning 'Star of the Sea'.
Charles Dickens was a frequent visitor to Broadstairs, where he had a summer residence, known as Bleak House, and it was here that he is said to have written David Copperfield. John Buchan also resided here for a short time, and some believe that his book, 'The Thirty Nine Steps', was named after the set of steps that lead to the beach from North Foreland Estate. Of further interest is North Foreland Lighthouse which dates back to the 17th century and is apparently the last manned lighthouse in the country.
Broadstairs is also well known for its Blue Flag award winning sandy beaches, including Viking Bay and Joss Bay whilst the town also offers a good range of facilities with a plethora of boutique shops, well regarded restaurants and cinema, together with those found at Westwood Cross shopping centre. Sporting and recreational opportunities in the area include the 36 hole North Foreland Golf Club, the championship golf courses of Royal St Georges and Princes in Sandwich, various sports clubs in the area including Broadstairs Sailing Club, cliff top and beach walking, horse riding and bowls clubs.
There are a range of schools in the area including St Mildred’s Primary School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Dane Court and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar Schools and various independent schools in Canterbury and the surrounding areas.
High Speed Rail services are available from Broadstairs with direct services to London (St Pancras 76 mins). The nearby A299 Thanet Way provides good access to the motorway network. The Eurotunnel at Cheriton, Port of Dover and Eurostar at Ashford are also easily accessed by car and provide excellent links to the continent.

 

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Entrance Hall

Solid oak front entrance door. Radiator. Window. Under stairs storage cupboard. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Porcelain tile flooring.

 

Conservatory 30' 3 x 21' (9.23m x 6.41m )

Feature contemporary gas fire. Windows to side over looking rear garden. Power points. Two sets of French doors to rear garden. Tiled flooring.

 

Drawing Room 21' 6 x 15' 9 (6.56m x 4.81m )

Feature marble fireplace housing log burning stove. Windows and feature turret window to front overlooking the garden with sea views. Radiator. TV point. Power points. Oak flooring. Downlighters. Double doors opening to:

 

Dining Room 21' 3 x 13' 9 (6.48m x 4.2m )

Bay window to front overlooking front garden with sea views. Additional window to the side. Two radiators. Power points. Oak flooring.

 

Cloakroom 6' 6 x 4' 2 (1.99m x 1.27m )

Suite in white comprising counter top wash hand basin with close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Porcelain tile flooring.

 

Kitchen 32' x 12' 2 (9.76m x 3.71m )

The kitchen is planned with a matching range of oak and Pippy oak wall and base units arranged on two walls with breakfast bar. Granite work surfaces. Integrated NEFF dishwasher. 'Samsung' American fridge/freezer & 'Britannia' range cooker. Large storage cupboard. Microwave. Windows to front overlooking the front garden. Power points. Downlighters. Porcelain tile flooring. Open to:

 

Breakfast Room 27' 6 x 11' 2 (8.39m x 3.41m )

Feature fireplace housing electric fire. Two sky light windows. Power points. Porcelain tiled flooring. Downlighters. French doors to front garden and to side. Bi-folding doors to rear garden.

 

Utility Room 9' 11 x 7' 7 (3.03m x 2.32m )

Range of matching wall and base units. Work surfaces. Power points. Window to rear overlooking rear garden. Two wall mounted Vaillant gas boilers. Downlighters.

 

Games Room 29' 3 x 15' 3 (8.92m x 4.65m )

Window to front overlooking front garden. Vaulted ceiling. Power points. Two radiators.

 

Downstairs Shower Room & WC 7' 1 x 8' 1 (2.16m x 2.47m )

Suite in white comprising countertop wash hand basin. Close coupled WC with a concealed cistern. Fully tiled double shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring.

 

Kitchenette 11' 2 x 7' 5 (3.41m x 2.27m )

The kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on three walls. Inset 1 1/2 sink bowl unit. Work surfaces. Large storage cupboard. French doors opening to rear garden.

 

First Floor Landing

Radiator. Power points. Downlighters. Balustrade staircase leading to second floor.

 

Bedroom One 20' 10 x 18' 4 (6.35m x 5.59m )

Windows to front overlooking front garden with sea views. Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards. Three radiators. Power points and TV point. Door to en-suite. French doors opening to sea facing balcony.

 

En-Suite To Bedroom One 12' 6 x 8' 9 (3.81m x 2.67m )

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Large double fully tiled shower cubicle. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Two heated towel rails. Quartz tiled walls. Downlighters. Porcelain tile flooring.

 

Bedroom Two 20' x 14' 3 (6.1m x 4.35m )

Windows to front and side overlooking front garden with sea views. Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards. Two radiators. Power points and TV point. Door to en-suite. French doors to sea facing balcony.

 

En-Suite To Bedroom Two 11' 4 x 9' 5 (3.46m x 2.88m )

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Double fully tiled shower cubicle. Free standing countertop wash hand basin. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to front. Downlighters. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.

 

Bedroom Three 16' 6 x 11' 3 (5.03m x 3.43m )

Window to side and front turret window overlooking front garden with sea views. Built-in double wardrobe cupboards. Two radiators. Downlighters. French doors to sea facing balcony. Door to en-suite.

 

En-Suite To Bedroom Three 10' 4 x 7' 10 (3.15m x 2.39m )

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Separate fully tiled double shower cubicle. Countertop wash hand basin. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Window to side.

 

Bedroom Four 12' 6 x 11' (3.81m x 3.36m )

Windows to side and rear overlooking rear garden. Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards. Radiator. Power points and TV point. Door to en-suite. French doors opening to Juliet balcony.

 

En-Suite To Bedroom Four 8' 11 x 5' 6 (2.72m x 1.68m )

Suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Separate fully tiled shower cubicle. Countertop wash hand basin. Close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls.

 

Second Floor Landing

Window to rear. Power points. Downlighters.

 

Bedroom Five 21' 4 x 18' 5 (Sloping ceilings) (6.51m x 5.62m )

Windows to side overlooking front garden with sea views. Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards. Three radiators. Power points. Eaves storage cupboard.

 

Bedroom Six 13' 9 x 7' (4.2m x 2.14m )

Window to side with sea views towards Stone Bay. Eaves storage cupboards. Power points.

 

Second Floor Shower Room 10' x 4' 10 (3.05m x 1.48m )

Suite in white. Fully tiled shower cubicle. Countertop wash hand basin with close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.

 

Garage First Floor 26' 6 x 10' 6 (8.08m x 3.21m )

 

Garage Ground Floor 19' 9 x 17' 9 (6.02m x 5.42m )

 

Rear Garden 114' 4 x 81' 2 (34.85m x 24.74m )

 

Front Garden & Driveway 113' 4 x 103' 10 (34.55m x 31.66m )

 

Total Plot Size

0.531 acres

 

Main Services

The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.

 

Heating

Central heating is provided by two gas fired boilers situated in the utility room and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

 

Windows

The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed unit.

 

Tenure

The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

There is an annual maintenance charge of circa £800 for North Foreland Estates Management Company for contribution towards upkeep of the communal areas, lighting and security.

The residents of North Foreland Private Estate have private access, via The Thirty Nine Steps to a secluded beach.

 

Council Tax

We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band G. The amount payable under tax band G for the year 2025/2026 is £4,019.60

 

Viewing

Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only on Sundays.

 

 

Agent Notes

Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate quoted in metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure.