The property is part of a large mansion that was built in about 1901 and it includes a number of separate properties that were all part of the estate. We originally bought another of the properties as a holiday home but moved here when it became available in 2002 to enjoy the excellent views and the fascinating internal features. Even now we will still retain another small property on the estate as a holiday retreat as we love the peace and quiet and the unique environment so much. However we are moving to be nearer our children and hope another family will enjoy this delightful and unusual home whether as a holiday and weekend retreat to wind down from the rigours of the week or as a very special permanent home where you will feel you are on holiday all the time.
We are quite close to The Pine Gardens and the local tea rooms, while the village provides everything we need on a daily basis and includes a post office, village shop, restaurants, a holiday park and pubs including the well known Coastguard at St Margaret's Bay. For anyone with young children, the local primary school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and there are also very active scout, guide and brownie troops as well as two riding stables for equestrian enthusiasts and of course the beach.
For regular commuters we are not far from Martin Mill and Dover for the mainline station and high speed rail to London and Dover and Folkestone for access to the Continent ,while it is only a short drive to the lovely town of Deal with its seafront, individual shops, bars and restaurants. We can walk down to St Margaret’s Bay or stroll along to the Dover Patrol Memorial and there are also wonderful walks to the South Foreland Lighthouse – the first in the world to have electric light.
St Margaret’s has long been a magnet for famous names with Peter Ustinov, Noel Coward and Ian Fleming being among its past illustrious residents and there is still a friendly neighbourhood if you want to be involved in a variety of activities. There are a wide range of societies and clubs including bowls, tennis, cricket and football as well as a history and horticultural society, among many others. Not to mention the St. Margaret’s players for those with a more theatrical bent. If you enjoy golf the nearby Kingsdown and Walmer Golf club is easily accessible and if you want to go slightly further afield the Royal Cinque Ports club beyond Deal and the championship courses at Sandwich are available.