High Street, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe, CT15
Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000
A truly exceptional opportunity to acquire one of East Kent's most iconic period properties, White Cliffs is a magnificent Grade II Listed former boutique hotel occupying a prime position in the heart of the sought-after coastal village of St Margaret's at Cliffe.
Dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, this landmark residence combines rich history with remarkable versatility. The accommodation comprises eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including a self contained two bedroom apartment on the top floor, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or staff accommodation. The property is currently progressing through planning to become an impressive private residence, while also presenting exciting potential for a variety of future uses, subject to the necessary consents.
White Cliffs offers the rare opportunity to breathe new life into a remarkable period building. While a programme of modernisation is likely to be required to create a spectacular private residence, the property provides an outstanding blank canvas to design and craft your dream home. With its impressive scale, wealth of character, beautiful period features and stunning coastal setting, the opportunity to transform such a historic landmark into a truly exceptional residence is one that rarely comes to market.
The elegant white weatherboarded façade and wealth of period character are complemented by beautifully proportioned gardens enclosed by traditional flint walls. Designed for both entertaining and relaxation, the grounds feature attractive decking, a pergola, a pizza entertaining area and a private sauna. To the front, a gravelled courtyard provides parking for approximately six vehicles.
Perfectly positioned within the desirable village of St Margaret's at Cliffe, the property enjoys an enviable coastal lifestyle. Residents benefit from a welcoming community with a village shop, post office, cafés, traditional pubs, a well-regarded primary school and access to some of Kent's most spectacular cliff-top and countryside walks. Nearby St Margaret's Bay, the iconic White Cliffs and South Foreland Lighthouse provide breathtaking scenery, while Dover offers high-speed rail services to London and ferry links to Europe.
Combining historical significance, generous accommodation and an exceptional coastal setting, White Cliffs offers a once in a generation opportunity to acquire one of Kent's most distinctive period homes, ready for its next exciting chapter.