House For Sale £1,050,000
Victoria Road, Deal

An enchanting Georgian town house built in 1802 with an incredibly imposing facade, situated in a highly desirable road in the centre of the arty seaside town of Deal.

Extending over three floors there is 1900 sq.ft of beautifully presented period accommodation flourishing in original features which include panelled walls, high ceilings with decorative cornicing, intricate architrave, sash windows and open fireplaces.

The current owners have an eye for detail and have dramatically enhanced the property with fine decor and creative interior design. The pale palette beautifully balances with the light in the home clearly defining the wide open spaces and clean lines.

Entry to the home is via a pedestrian gate and flagstone path to a handsome wooden front door, which sits behind equally beautiful double doors, with an arched fanlight sat elevated above.

The fresh white hallway focuses on the elegant balustrade and the exposed stripped flooring, whilst to the right you will find the snug, which is a striking room encompassed in atmospheric dark F&B tones which subtly covers the mantle of the ornate fireplace and cupboards which fill the alcoves.

The hallway has a quirky under stairs cupboard with original latch, and an area for coats and shoes. This opens into a charming drawing room rich in panelling and Georgian décor. There is a large window, looking out onto the garden, whilst a large contemporary wood burning stove sits nestled within the chimney breast.

The rear of the property forms part of the extension added in the late 1800s. The current owners have opened this room up to create a large dual aspect kitchen dining room which has an array of floor units finished with a wooden work top, bespoke floor to ceiling cupboards, open shelving and has been finished with metro style tiles. A hatch leads to a cellar which provides excellent storage with good head height.

To the first floor you will find a galleried landing with study area which looks out onto sea views through the sash window. There are three bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom with traditional style rainfall shower over bath. The main bedroom on this floor has elegant décor and an open fireplace with creative patterned tiles which match to those that finish the ensuite bathroom floor.

To the second floor the beautiful staircase leads to a bright spacious landing and the large principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom and lovely sea views.

OUTSIDE:

The front garden is enclosed and laid to lawn edged with Holly, Mulberry and other mature shrubs and bushes.

The enchanting west facing garden has been fully landscaped to an exceptional standard and has a feeling of a Mediterranean courtyard with natural stone patio tiles encompassed with Lilac, Bay & Olive trees, herbs and an abundance of established shrubs bordering the beautiful outside space, this is further enhanced by a discreet garage at the rear of the garden.

The garage is accessed via an arched doorway and is used as a summer house. A second arched doorway gives access to a lane at the rear where there is private off-road parking and access into the garage. The garage has mains electricity and there is one further exterior power point in the garden.

HISTORY:

No.39 is a handsome, mid terrace town house in the conservation area of the bustling town of Deal, just a short walk from the charming seafront, the town centre and the train station with high speed links to London St Pancras.

Victoria Road marked the boundary of the great Naval Yard and was a high-class residential area for the towns most rich and influential residents. The houses originally had a view of the Naval Yard and sea and Downs. When the dockyard closed in 1863, the area was developed into a residential estate which became known as Victoria Town and Prospect Place took on its current name, Victoria Road.

Deal castle is just moments from the property and is rich in history and interesting architecture. Built by King Henry VIII and it is one of the finest Tudor artillery castles in England.

Close to Deal is Walmer, also steeped in history, and a possible location for Julius Caesar's first arrival in Britain. Deal became a 'limb port' of the Cinque Ports in 1278, and grew into the busiest port in Britain; today it is a seaside resort and its quaint streets and houses are a reminder of its history along with many ancient buildings and monuments.

SITUATION:

The property is ideally located, right in the heart of Deal, moments from the beach, restaurants, galleries, cafes, bars, antique shops, independent retailers and mainline station with direct links Ashford & London St Pancras.

There is a well-established market on Saturdays offering artisan foods, local produce, flowers, vintage clothing and bric-a-brac. The town has a strong independent retail sector along with several more widely known shops in the town centre. The popular Astor Theatre offers musical performances, live theatre, exhibitions, movies, classes and clubs.

Down Sailing Club is nearby and offers a family atmosphere providing a safe and fun environment in which to develop your sailing skills. There is also a non-League football club, Deal Town FC, which plays at The Charles Sports Ground and a rugby club, Deal & Betteshanger Lions, who play at the old RM Drill Field off Canada Road.

Easy access to mainland Europe is facilitated by the port of Dover just 9 miles from Deal and the Channel Tunnel a further 7 miles. The local area is well served with a fine selection of state, grammar and independent schools.

Sandwich is approx. five miles away and is a bustling historic town centre, with a quayside, and an array of independent shops as well as the famous Royal St Georges Golf Club which is one of several renowned golf courses in the area. Sandwich has a weekly market located on the Guildhall forecourt. As well as a good range of shops, restaurants.

The cathedral city of Canterbury is just half an hour drive to the west, offering a wide array of high street brands alongside a diverse mix of independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants.








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