Beach Street, Deal, CT14

Description

Commanding an enviable position on Deal’s historic seafront, St Elmo is an exceptional four-bedroom Georgian townhouse of considerable character and architectural significance. Forming part of the town’s iconic seafront, this elegant Grade II Listed home enjoys breathtaking sea views while being just moments from Deal’s award-winning High Street, vibrant Saturday market and mainline station.

Steeped in local history, St Elmo once served as an extension to the neighbouring Sir Sydney Smith public house before being transformed into the magnificent private residence it is today. Rich in period charm, the property showcases many original Georgian features, including soaring ceilings, sash windows, panelled doors, feature fireplaces and beautifully proportioned rooms, all combining to create a home of timeless elegance.

The welcoming entrance hall leads into a magnificent dining room, where exposed original brickwork, a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove and spectacular sea views create a truly memorable entertaining space. The adjoining bespoke kitchen is beautifully appointed with antique cabinetry and marble worktops, opening directly onto the delightful walled courtyard garden. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
The lower ground floor offers two substantial rooms with excellent ceiling height, presenting exciting potential for additional living space, guest accommodation or a home office, subject to the necessary consents.

Occupying the first floor is a stunning dual-aspect drawing room, flooded with natural light from three large sash windows framing uninterrupted panoramic views across the English Channel. High ceilings and a striking fireplace further enhance this elegant reception room. Also on this floor is a generous double bedroom with an attractive window seat overlooking the garden, together with a well-appointed family bathroom.

The second floor provides three further bedrooms, including 2 front-facing bedrooms enjoying remarkable views over Deal Pier and out across the Channel towards France. A third bedroom features an en-suite WC with scope to create a shower room if desired.

To the rear, the charming south and west facing walled courtyard garden offers a private and sheltered retreat, thoughtfully planted with roses, hydrangeas and climbing plants surrounding attractive brick paving. A particularly rare feature is the property’s original smokehouse—an evocative reminder of Deal’s rich maritime heritage. Once used by local fishermen to cure and preserve their catch, it now serves as a useful garden store while offering exciting potential for conversion into a studio, home office or ancillary accommodation, subject to the appropriate approvals.

Combining historic provenance, elegant Georgian architecture and an unrivalled beachfront setting, St Elmo represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Deal’s most distinctive period homes in an outstanding coastal location.

Quote Reference: 814261