Rawson’s Retreat, Broadstairs, CT10

Description

Positioned on one of the most desirable corner plots in an elevated position with direct sea views from most aspects, ‘Rawson’s Retreat’ is a stunning home meticulously built to the highest specification by the current owners.

The ground floor offers multiple living spaces, including an open-plan kitchen & dining room, a large living room with electric curtain tracks connected to Lutron smart home technology, a playroom, a WC, a gym with air conditioning for heating and cooling, and a home cinema. The entire ground floor is finished with stunning marble flagstone flooring and underfloor heating. A striking central feature staircase sits at the heart of the home, with a second bespoke spiral staircase leading to the west wing.

The first floor comprises five spacious bedrooms, four bathrooms, office and laundry chute. The primary bedroom features a wrap-around balcony.

The home is fully equipped with security features which include an alarmed gated entry, CCTV controlled via an app, and a house-wide smoke alarm system connected to the main alarm, including the pool house. Silent Gliss curtain tracks are installed throughout, ensuring smooth and quiet operation.

Separate from the main house, the luxurious pool house includes a 10m x 4m indoor swimming pool with a reinforced safety cover, a built-in pizza oven, a sauna with an automatic shutoff feature and a changing room with shower. The pool house is equipped with Lutron smart lighting, hot tub installed with a lockable cover and Heatstar air handling unit.

The triple garage features electric doors, its own heating zone, and tinted windows with UV protection to safeguard vehicles and bikes. A built-in water tap inside the garage offers additional convenience.

Additional premium features include a newly installed Zip tap (2024), annually serviced boilers and water softeners, solar panels for improved energy efficiency, and Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware and tiling throughout.

North Foreland Avenue is one of Broadstairs’ most prestigious addresses, offering a blend of coastal charm and exclusivity. Situated on the sought-after North Foreland private estate, moments from the sandy shores of Joss Bay, a favourite among surfers and families alike. Viking Bay, the heart of Broadstairs’ seafront, is also within easy reach, providing a traditional seaside experience with its promenade, cafés, and charming harbour.

Situation:

Access to private beach
One mile to Broadstairs bustling with independent shops and restaurants
0.3 miles to Joss Bay and Cafe

Train; Fast Train to St Pancras in 1hr 21mins
Broadstairs to London Victoria 2hr
Thanet also boasts a frequent High Speed direct rail service to London St Pancras and the International Eurostar terminus.
Electric Car: Broadstairs – Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, CT10 2BF – 5 bays (2 multi-charge, 1 Tesla and 2 Podpoint which require an app)
Shopping: Westwood Cross, Shopping Centre Broadstairs – 3 miles
Airports: City via M2 1hr 56m
Gatwick via M2 1hr 52
Schools: Private: St Lawrence College, Wellesley House, State: The Charles Dickens School, Bromstone Primary School, Grammar: Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Ramsgate
Golf: North Foreland Gold Club
Yoga & Wellness: Hotpod Yoga Margate 3.3m, (used to be) Haeckels House Spa, 3.9m
Museums/local historical attractions: Dover Castle, Northforeland Lighthouse, The Charles Dickens Museum, Broadstairs

Further Specification List:

Main House:

Alarm Gates & CCTV all on apps
Smoke alarm connected to house alarm including pool house
Marble floors with underfloor heating downstairs
Carpets upstairs
Air source heat pump for upstairs bedrooms for cold and heat (also radiators upstairs)
Gym has air con with heating and cooling
Movie room with electric silent gliss black out blind
Little greens paint used throughout
Electric curtain tracks in living room & master bedroom – connected to lutron
All curtain tracks silent gliss
All bedrooms have blackout blinds and blinds or curtains
Lutron in house & pool house
Laundry chute
Zip tap only installed 2024 – serviced annually
Boilers been serviced annually
Water softeners serviced
All sanitary-ware Villaroy & Boch
Bathroom & WC Tiling Villaroy & Boch
Granite garden paving slabs
Solar panels

Office / playroom:
Amtico floor with underfloor heating
Has separate kitchenette with fridge and sink
W/C
Has access to the driveway with own door and alarm panel so can be used as annex/office

Swimming pool area:
Has lutron button to open and close pool cover (currently disconnected for child safety- can be reconnected at any time)
Hot tub – cover has lockable catch’s with keys new cover purchased 2024
Pool cover – safety can be stood on (not advisable)
Sauna – For safety – has a switch outside which turns it on for 30 mins which can be pushed to restart
Heatstar for airhandling unit serviced every 6 months on contact
Pool house on separate Gas and Electric meter
Pool 10x4m swim area
Sanitary-ware – Villeroy & Boch
Built in pizza oven

Garage
Triple garage entrances large enough to fit large SUV etc..
Electric doors
Heated with radiators on own zone to house
Windows tinted with UV protection so won’t damage Cars or Bikes
Alarmed
Water tap inside garage for cleaning