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Kent's most spectacular homes with sea views currently up for sale on Zoopla

By: Brad Harper bharper@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 06:00, 15 November 2019

Updated: 10:07, 15 November 2019

Are you a multi-millionaire on the hunt for a dream house on the Kent coast?

Or, like us, just fancy a cheeky look inside spectacular properties you will probably never be able to afford?

Either way, here are some of the county's most stunning homes with sea views currently up for sale on Zoopla.

They include Charles Dickens' favourite holiday home, an EcoMansion - and even a house crafted from a Second World War gun emplacement.

You never know - you might win the lottery one day...

The main living space is on the first floor with a wrap-around terrace with views of the golf course and the English Channel across to northern France. Picture: Savills
The garage and show-room is fully climate-controlled, boasting underfloor heating with sliding garage doors. Picture: Savills
It is described as “a peaceful and beautiful location on a quiet private road” - with the town centre a mere five minute drive away. Picture: Savills
The master ensuite is the tallest part of the building where only golfers and casual walkers occasionally wander past, and the bathroom glazing can be frosted. Picture: Savills
The longue has views of the English Channel and a golf course. Picture: Savills
The wine cellar holds 1222 bottles and is accessible from a winding staircase. Picture Savills

A planned "EcoMansion" - called Ancona - in Cliff Road, Hythe, would command impressive panoramic views of the English Channel and a golf course.

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Proposed is 6,740 sq ft of internal area including a gallery-inspired entrance lobby and helical staircase, an elevator servicing the three floors, an indoor pool complex and gym, a master bedroom suite and a wine cellar.

It also features cantilevered terraces, Austrian triple glazing and under-floor heating. The guide price for this property is £4.95 million. It can be viewed on Zoopla here.

The sale of The Gunnery also includes an area of beach immediately in front of the house. Picture: Strutt and Parker
It has 180 degree views of the Channel. Picture: Strutt and Parker
The Gunnery is crafted from Second World War gun emplacement. Picture: Strutt and Parker
There is a cinema room in the impressive sea view home. Picture: Strutt and Parker
This bedroom has coastal views with windows stretching from top to bottom. Picture: Strutt and Parker
The sitting area has an ante chamber with fitted shelves formed around one of the original gun emplacements. Picture: Strutt and Parker

The Gunnery in Kingsdown near Deal has 180 degree views of the Channel and is crafted from a Second World War gun emplacement.

The driveway leads to a parking area in front of the double garage. To the left of the garage is a door which opens to a tunnel leading through the cliff to a glass lift - which gives access to the house.

The sitting area has shelves formed around one of the original gun emplacements.

It is situated on the outskirts of the village and above the sheltered beach in the lee of the White Cliffs of Dover.

The sale of The Gunnery also includes an area of beach immediately in front of the house. You can view the property on Zoopla here.

It is documented in 1926 the Prince of Wales - later King Edward VIII - stayed at Kentlands as a guest. Picture: Strutt and Parker
Princes Drive, Sandwich
Princes Drive, Sandwich
Princes Drive, Sandwich
Princes Drive, Sandwich
Princes Drive, Sandwich

Kentlands in Princes Drive, Sandwich, was built in the 1920s using original Tudor materials.

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The home sits in the private Sandwich Bay Estate - overlooking Sandwich Bay and Royal St George’s Golf Club to the side.

It has been fully renovated but retains period features. The reception room is complete with a stone fireplace on to which the crest for the Cinque Ports has been engraved.

Kentlands was commissioned by Tory MP Frederick Leverton Harris.

In 1926 the Prince of Wales - the future King Edward VIII - is reported to have stayed at Kentlands as a guest. The guide price is £2.9 million and it can be viewed here.

This six bedroom - five en-suite - detached home in Preston Parade in Seasalter has a sea view lounge with balcony. Picture: Miles and Barr
Preston Parade, Seasalter
Preston Parade, Seasalter
Preston Parade, Seasalter
Preston Parade, Seasalter
Preston Parade, Seasalter

This six bedroom detached home in Preston Parade in Seasalter, near Whitstable, is situated on a private road and benefits from the sea and beach views.

The property has undergone a complete refurbishment inside and out by the current owners.

It has a large open-plan living room with large sliding glass doors which provide sea views.

The ground floor offers an annexe space that can be completely closed off from the main house - which could be used by guests or as an Airbnb.

It also boasts utility and conservatory space - plus a first floor sea view lounge with balcony. The guide price is £1.5 million and more details can be found on Zoopla here.

This stunning seven-bed home in Fort Road, Broadstairs, was Charles Dickens' favourite holiday home
Fort Road, Broadstairs
Fort Road, Broadstairs
Fort Road, Broadstairs
Fort Road, Broadstairs
Fort Road, Broadstairs

You can enjoy stunning views across Viking Bay from this grade II-listed property in Fort Road, Broadstairs.

The seven-bed house is well-known as Charles Dickens' favourite holiday home - and where he wrote parts of David Copperfield.

The mansion was originally built in 1801 and was named Fort House.

But it almost doubled in size 100 years later with further additions and extensions.

It has been used as a family home, a wedding venue and a bed and breakfast/ The guide price is £2.5 million and there are more details on Zoopla here.

Tide, at Fishermans Beach, offers stunning views over Hythe Bay
Fishermans Beach, Hythe
Fishermans Beach, Hythe
Fishermans Beach, Hythe
Fishermans Beach, Hythe
Fishermans Beach, Hythe

This modern villa - called Tide - at Fishermans Beach overlooks Hythe Bay.

The four-bed home is arranged over three floors - and includes a platform lift.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms, including two with access to a full length balcony overlooking the sea and fishing boats.

There is also access to a large private terrace for outside dining and sun bathing.

It is on the market for £1.45 million and more information can be found on Zoopla here.

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