Birchington
Birchington is famous for having the first estate of bungalows in the country and there are also a variety of attractive detached residences, apartment blocks, semi-detached and terraced houses. Amenities Birchington has a variety of individual shops and supermarkets as well as beauty and hair salons, vets and a medical centre and is well known for the miles of sandy beach at the Blue Flag Minnis Bay. It has some excellent restaurants and pubs, plus Quex Park with its museum and complex that...
Broadstairs
Known as the ‘Jewel in Thanet’s Crown’, Broadstairs is a charming Victorian seaside resort with plenty of sandy beaches including the iconic Viking Bay surrounded by the promenade and Victoria Gardens. Amenities and Accessibility You are spoilt for choice with the number of pubs and eateries available and the town centre is full of independent shops, beauty salons, hairdressers and supermarkets as well as the station with fast trains to London in under an hour and a half. There is also...
Ramsgate
Steeped in history, Ramsgate has more Grade II Listed properties than Bath, as well as more modern detached, semi-detached and period terraced properties. It is famous for having the only ‘Royal’ harbour in the UK, an honour bestowed on the town by George IV. There is a large yacht marina, sandy beaches and promenades as well as Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve and the George VI Memorial Park for delightful walks.Amenities There are independent shops, beauty and hair salons, high street stores,...
Hythe
The delightful Cinque Port seaside town of Hythe is famous for its Military Canal as well as its 10th century church. It is a wonderful place to live and is also a haven for those looking for a weekend retreat as it is only about a 15 minute drive to Ashford International station where the high speed train can whisk you to St Pancras in 36 minutes. There are a plethora of seafront apartments, bungalows and houses available as well period terraces and high end detached properties in an...
Deal
Deal is a delightful town with an award winning high street, a wonderful selection of individual shops, the seafront with its historic pier, a Saturday market, hotels, bars and restaurants, and the Tides swimming pool complex. It has its origins in the 13th century when it became a ‘limb port’ of the Cinque Ports and at the time was the busiest port in England. Attractions Although now a seaside resort, its quaint streets, museums, ancient monuments including Deal and Walmer Castles and old...
Folkestone
Folkestone is a seaside town that used to be an important shipping port but today it is the terminus for the Channel Tunnel. In its heyday Folkestone was the country’s most fashionable seaside resort spearheaded by Edward VII. The architecture with its crescents and squares, particularly in the West End and along the famous Leas promenade, is testament to royalty and aristocracy flocking to the town when huge villas, grand hotels and impressive mansions were built. Most of these properties...
Dover
Famous for its white cliffs, impressive castle fortress built soon after 1066 and its important cross channel ferry port, the town also includes a yacht marina and a cruise ship terminal. According to Zoopla, Dover is the sixth most affordable town in the UK to buy a property and the town has plenty of flats and Victorian terraced houses as well as fascinating period and detached properties. Amenities The main shopping streets include supermarkets and a variety of independent shops while the...
Herne Bay
The town became well known as a seaside resort in the mid-1800s when a group of investors built the original wooden pier and this is reflected in the stunning Georgian townhouses that grace the seafront. However, its heyday was in the Victorian era and the town abounds with attractive Victorian properties as well as more modern apartments, detached and semi-detached properties. Attractions Today the remaining part of the pier is a major attraction and includes charming eateries, independent...
Whitstable
Whitstable is famed for its oysters, picturesque harbour and fish market. As well as being a wonderful place to live permanently, it is a magnet for Londoners looking to acquire a second home by the sea, but still within easy reach of the Capital. Its quirky nature, fascinating shops and superb restaurants only add to its popularity, while its mid-19th Century seafront cottages are unique. Whitstable and the surrounding area including Chestfield also offer a wide range of other properties...
Canterbury
History The City of Canterbury has something for everyone. This UNESCO World Heritage site incorporates numerous museums and historic buildings including Canterbury Cathedral founded in 597AD, as well as a variety of high street stores, independent shops and a twice weekly market. There are a multitude of different types of restaurants, pubs, cafes and nightclubs and other entertainment is provided by the Marlowe and Gulbenkian theatres and the Curzon Cinema. There are two mainline stations...
Sandwich
The medieval Cinque Port town of Sandwich is a real charmer with its array of individual shops, bars and restaurants as well as Grade I ancient monuments giving it so much character. It is full of beautiful and historic properties throughout the centre of town with more modern detached, semi-detached and terraced housing around the perimeter and high end individual detached properties in the private enclave of Sandwich Bay. Excellent transport links provide easy access to Dover, Canterbury...
Margate
Known for many years as a ‘bucket and spade’ holiday destination with its famous Main Sands, in recent years Margate has enjoyed an artistic renaissance with the Turner Gallery spearheading a more sophisticated atmosphere. The Old Town is awash with eclectic artisan shops, art galleries, cafes and eateries while Dreamland amusement park will take you back in time with its historic rides. Amenities and Accessibility Cliftonville and Margate town centre provide a variety of independent shops,...
Westgate On Sea
The vast tidal Blue Flag West Bay is a real focal point in Westgate and is a magnet for families with its long promenade, beach huts, cafe and impressive restaurant. On the clifftops and round to St Mildred’s Bay are attractive blocks of apartments with wonderful views as well as detached and semi-detached properties, all enjoying the panoramic vista. The town developed in the Victorian era and still includes many properties from that time as well as a unique parade of canopied shops selling...