House For Sale £1,500,000
Walletts Court is a fine Grade II* listed building, steeped in a rich history and with wonderful period features. Records relate that the original building on the site, Westcliffe Manor, belonged to Queen Eleanor of Castille circa 1284-1291, who was married to Edward I in 1254. Known locally as Queen Eleanor’s Palace, Walletts Court was one of many estates owned by the queen, whose effigy is carved into one of the beams.
Other longer term owners were the Gibbon family who resided at the house from1573 to 1660, remodelling it in 1627. In 1804 William Pitt spent just two years at the house whilst based at Walmer castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
The vendors of this beautiful building were responsible for its major restoration from their ownership in 1975, caring for it ever since whilst raising their family and enjoying the running of a successful hotel, bringing skills honed in the most prestigious of kitchens, to this part of Kent.
Walletts Court has more latterly been used once again as a private house, providing a tranquil and elegant home of great substance.
Its sale presents an opportunity to enjoy Walletts Court as family home, with the flexibility of secondary accommodation for multi-generational living, or to pursue the exciting possibilities of income generation from holiday lets, bed and breakfast or a hotel once again (subject to any necessary consents).
The entrance hall leads to an exceptional Jacobean staircase with exquisite detail, all having been hidden away awaiting discovery during the restoration. The well-proportioned reception rooms offer a space for relaxed family living and entertaining and have amongst them beautiful fireplaces, beams and floorboards.
The kitchen retains some of its more commercial features, providing a very functional space for domestic use. In addition to the original rooms, a large conservatory provides a delightful balance.
Original wall paintings remain in the upper passageway and the well-appointed bedrooms and bathrooms provide comfortable accommodation with lovely views, be it of the neighbouring church, surrounding countryside or towards the sea
SECONDARY ACCOMMODATION
The two self-contained cottages are set behind the principal house. The Fallen Roof has a 46ft open-plan kitchen and sitting room and upstairs, two bedrooms, both of which are en suite. Meanwhile, The Old Stables is a one-bedroom apartment with a sitting room and kitchenette.
In addition the Staddle Hut provides a self-contained annexe with a kitchenette and shower room.
Walletts Court is set in generous gardens with lovely views over rolling farmland. To the rear of the house a brick terrace provides a sheltered spot and paths lead to the cottages.
The gardens are mainly laid to large expanses lawn bordered by established hedges and mature trees. There is a tennis court and a barbecue hut. A gravel drive provides plenty of parking to the side of the house.
Westcliffe is a hamlet on the outskirts of the village of St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. The village provides a range of local amenities with further leisure, educational and shopping facilities available in the nearby towns of Deal, Dover and Canterbury.
The A2 provides access to the M2 motorway and the A20 at Dover links to the M20. Trains from Martin Mill (1.5 miles) link to London Victoria in about 1 hour 45 minutes and the High-Speed service from Dover to London St Pancras takes from around 66 minutes. The area has good access to the Continent.
Other longer term owners were the Gibbon family who resided at the house from1573 to 1660, remodelling it in 1627. In 1804 William Pitt spent just two years at the house whilst based at Walmer castle as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
The vendors of this beautiful building were responsible for its major restoration from their ownership in 1975, caring for it ever since whilst raising their family and enjoying the running of a successful hotel, bringing skills honed in the most prestigious of kitchens, to this part of Kent.
Walletts Court has more latterly been used once again as a private house, providing a tranquil and elegant home of great substance.
Its sale presents an opportunity to enjoy Walletts Court as family home, with the flexibility of secondary accommodation for multi-generational living, or to pursue the exciting possibilities of income generation from holiday lets, bed and breakfast or a hotel once again (subject to any necessary consents).
The entrance hall leads to an exceptional Jacobean staircase with exquisite detail, all having been hidden away awaiting discovery during the restoration. The well-proportioned reception rooms offer a space for relaxed family living and entertaining and have amongst them beautiful fireplaces, beams and floorboards.
The kitchen retains some of its more commercial features, providing a very functional space for domestic use. In addition to the original rooms, a large conservatory provides a delightful balance.
Original wall paintings remain in the upper passageway and the well-appointed bedrooms and bathrooms provide comfortable accommodation with lovely views, be it of the neighbouring church, surrounding countryside or towards the sea
SECONDARY ACCOMMODATION
The two self-contained cottages are set behind the principal house. The Fallen Roof has a 46ft open-plan kitchen and sitting room and upstairs, two bedrooms, both of which are en suite. Meanwhile, The Old Stables is a one-bedroom apartment with a sitting room and kitchenette.
In addition the Staddle Hut provides a self-contained annexe with a kitchenette and shower room.
Walletts Court is set in generous gardens with lovely views over rolling farmland. To the rear of the house a brick terrace provides a sheltered spot and paths lead to the cottages.
The gardens are mainly laid to large expanses lawn bordered by established hedges and mature trees. There is a tennis court and a barbecue hut. A gravel drive provides plenty of parking to the side of the house.
Westcliffe is a hamlet on the outskirts of the village of St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. The village provides a range of local amenities with further leisure, educational and shopping facilities available in the nearby towns of Deal, Dover and Canterbury.
The A2 provides access to the M2 motorway and the A20 at Dover links to the M20. Trains from Martin Mill (1.5 miles) link to London Victoria in about 1 hour 45 minutes and the High-Speed service from Dover to London St Pancras takes from around 66 minutes. The area has good access to the Continent.
