The house sits on an elevated plot, enclosed by a gated entrance and mature trees. At the front, a large gravel driveway has parking space for several cars. A raised circular bed here has been filled with hardy shrubbery that sways in the coastal breeze.

Entry is to an atmospheric hallway, where beautiful hardwood flooring begins. A series of interlocking rooms unfolds ahead, anchored by an open-plan kitchen and dining room that forms the heart of the home.

Here, white walls and ornate cornices are paired with a soothing colour palette: sky-blue paint on the ceiling is set against white-painted floorboards underfoot, enhancing the sense of openness and volume. An open fireplace, sometimes used for indoor cooking, is the focal point of the kitchen. Elsewhere, bespoke cabinets, finished in 'Obsidian Green' by Little Greene, with Corian work surfaces are arranged around a central island with an integrated tap and counter space for casual dining.

Across the hall is an inviting reading room, its walls washed with a vibrant shade of red that complements the sisal carpet underfoot. Fitted joinery draws the gaze upward, while a floor-to-ceiling bay window frames tranquil views of the front garden.

There is also a WC on this floor, finished with a marble vanity and leafy-patterned wallpaper from Julia Chadwick.

An original staircase ascends to the first floor, where three spacious bedrooms with soaring ceilings and large sash windows overlook the surrounding greenery.

The triple-aspect principal bedroom is set to the front and has a dedicated dressing area and a well-appointed en suite with a free-standing bathtub and elegant brass details.

Two additional bedrooms lie at the back of the plan, one with an en suite. A separate bathroom is accessed from the landing, decorated in pink and with a marble-clad shower.

The lower ground floor has been extended to include two bedrooms with high-level windows and a convenient laundry/WC room. Private and quiet, this makes for excellent guest quarters.

Adjacent to the main building is a spacious studio with light ushered in by skylights and expansive glazed doors. Its bright, peaceful feel makes it a versatile space, apt for professional or hobbyist creative endeavours, or for use as a sequestered work-from-home base.

At the front of the house is a large gravel driveway, bordered by established trees. A circular raised bed sits at its centre, stocked with alliums. To the rear, the living spaces seamlessly connect to a south-facing garden. Walled boundaries create a distinctly peaceful and private environment, and established plantings of grasses, salvias and anemones provide colour and scent across the seasons.

Kingsdown is wonderfully located, bound by coast and countryside. The house is a short walk from the secluded beachfront, where long coastal and clifftop walks are readily accessible.

The Lantern in Martin Mill serves an excellent pub lunch, while The Zetland Arms is a perfect spot for an evening drink. The Oxtale is a local butcher's regarded for its selection of meats and delicatessen.

Deal is a three-mile cycle ride away, with Walmer en route. Here, Hut 55 is a local favourite for coffee and morning yoga sessions. Further along the coast, the iconic Deal Pier is the last fully intact leisure pier remaining in Kent, brought up to date by Niall McLaughlin’s intricate timber café at its far end. In town, the Rose Hotel is known for its excellent bar and restaurant, as is the Updown Farmhouse, set in the surrounding countryside with an enchanting conservatory dining room. The Black Pig butchers and Jenkins & Son fishmongers are also noteworthy.

There are excellent schooling options in the area, including the highly regarded Brewood Secondary School, Warden House Primary School, and Ripplevale School.

Kingsdown, Dover and Canterbury are all easily accessed by car, via the A2 and A258. High-speed trains run from Deal to London St Pancras with a journey time of around 84 minutes, with alternative direct trains to London Charing Cross and London Bridge. Access to the continent is also excellent via the Port of Dover and the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone.