This spectacular detached sea front house was designed and built in 2013 and has been fitted and finished to the highest of standards. The contemporary design combined with an open plan living style has created the most beautiful and spacious of homes. The curved glass to the front and back deliver panoramic views of Whitstable beach and beyond.
It has been fitted with super-fast wired and wireless fibre optic broadband with Ethernet ports in all rooms. Built to the Code of Sustainable Homes, this property features a number of Eco-efficient benefits such as Air Source heat pumps to supply hot water and central heating, underground water harvester and high spec insulation. The basement is fitted with a ‘Heat Recovery System’ to ensure a continuous supply of fresh air to the property.
Clever use of technology is there throughout to create an atmosphere that is both aesthetically and emotionally pleasing. Low energy LED lighting is used all through the house with feature ‘curtain’ lighting around the windows and doors. A ‘Bang & Olufsen’ bespoke designed sound integration software has been installed which runs on iPads. Inbuilt ‘Sonance’ ceiling speakers are present in all rooms which can be distributed and controlled in ‘zones’ providing total flexibility. There is fully integrated AV using CAT 5, CAT 6 AND CAT 7 to supply music and high definition video streaming throughout the property. Temperature and heating is controlled by electronic thermostats and a ‘Lutron’ lighting/dimming system controls the lighting.
The ground floor of this elegant home comprises of an open plan kitchen, dining area and family room as well as a downstairs W/C and access to the garage. The kitchen has been fitted with high gloss kitchen units and a white corian top. Top of the range ‘Siemens’ appliances have been used throughout. Curved ‘Schuco’ sliding doors open out on to a front deck and bar area which provides stunning sea views for- you to sit and enjoy.
To the rear of the kitchen you have the family room. Large porcelain floor tiles have been laid throughout the ground floor as well as under floor heating which is present through the entire home. A CCTV remote monitoring system is in place.
A custom made solid walnut staircase with its glass balustrades lead up on to the first floor. Three bedrooms are found on this floor with the largest having its own en-suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom. Created with sea views in mind a breathtaking living room has been designed with curved sliding glass doors which open to the full width balcony to allow enjoyment of the totally uninterrupted sea views and amazing sunsets. Another flight of stairs lead to the second floor; here you find the master bedroom complete with its own en-suite, dressing room and private balcony and is incredibly light and airy.
The property’s basement comprises of a utility room which has a fitted laundry chute that is served from the main bathroom, a home gym, movie room with 70’’ Bang & Olufsen Screen and state of the art surround sound system. The control room acts as the “nerve centre.”
The beautiful landscaped and mature garden has been designed by Alexander Armstrong. With its south facing aspect, this private garden enjoys sunshine all day long.
