Set directly on the waterfront in Littlestone, Kent, this beautifully restored early 20th-century home pairs uninterrupted sea views with serene interiors inspired by its coastal surroundings. Spanning three floors, the five-bedroom property has been carefully curated by its artist owners to reflect its unique setting.
Positioned along the shoreline of Romney Marsh, the house immediately catches the eye with its red-brick façade, elegant bay windows and distinctive entrance, reached via a moat-style bridge.
Inside, a sea-blue front door opens into a bright hallway, where whitewashed floorboards and crisp white walls set the tone for the light-filled interiors beyond. Throughout the home, a considered palette of Farrow & Ball shades enhances its calm, coastal aesthetic.
To one side of the hallway lies the triple-aspect living room, centred around a wood-burning stove. Here, south-east-facing bay windows overlook the ocean. On the opposite side sits the open-plan kitchen and dining room, with pale-blue British Standard shiplap cabinets topped with Carrara marble worktops. A bespoke zinc peninsula adds further storage and preparation space, while a range cooker and butler sink complete the room.
On the first level are three bedrooms, including two generous double rooms positioned at the front of the house to maximise the coastal views and natural light. A third bedroom overlooking the garden is currently used as a dressing room and features built-in wardrobes. The home’s soft coastal palette continues in the family bathroom, with sage panelling surrounding the bath and shower.
Further down the house, a spacious artist’s studio and workshop sit on the lower-ground floor, while floor-to-ceiling Crittall doors open directly onto the garden. Also on this level are two further double bedrooms, both well-proportioned. There's also a cosy snug and cinema room at the rear.
Outside, the terraced front garden reflects the rugged beauty of the surrounding coastline, while the generous garden is enclosed by mature hedging and trees for privacy. A greenhouse currently used for growing vegetables sits alongside a series of relaxed seating areas, while a shiplap cabin at the rear provides additional storage for gardening equipment.
Littlestone sits along the Kent coastline beside the vast landscapes of Romney Marsh, an area rich in history and natural beauty. Nearby, New Romney offers a selection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants.
The property is on the market with Inigo for £950,000.
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