LANTHORNE LODGE
Step inside Lanthorne Lodge
If you are looking for somewhere with the real ‘wow factor’ this superb residence could come top of your list. Created by Blueberry Homes, who are renowned for designing and building state-of-the-art properties to the very highest standard, it had its origins as an impressive detached house designed by well-known Arts and Crafts architect Edgar Ranger in the 1920s. However it has been completely transformed and extended to become the ultimate contemporary luxury family home but incorporates some wonderful character features as a reflection of its historical association. These include flint wall inserts, superb fireplaces, sculptured coved ceilings, skirtings and door lintels, panelled doors and beautiful patterned cast iron radiators on the first floor while externally there are still some of the original features including the fascinating chimneystacks and patterned brickwork. Modern features include black aluminium windows, inset ceiling lighting and CCTV cameras, built in surround sound with speaker points in most rooms and a remote control system.
The property is set well back from the road and is approached via automatic double wrought iron gates flanked by a brick and wrought iron wall. The gates open onto a vast frontage which carries on round the side of the house to the double garage and where you can park numerous vehicles. It includes two raised shrub beds incorporating a pair of mature specimen trees and leads to the wide and contemporary front door. This opens into an awe-inspiring, partially full height reception hall with a beautiful bespoke central staircase, atrium style skylight, a pair of galleried landings overlooking the hall, a beautiful central light and underfloor heating that flows throughout the gro und floor.
You will be thrilled to work from home in the magnificent study and library that are divided by a pair of brick surround arches and a spectacular dual aspect fireplace with a wonderful brick surround incorporating decorative roses. To continue the arch theme each of these rooms has vast arched diamond pane windows overlooking the front of the property so you can immediately see visitors arriving while on the other side of the hall glazed double doors open into a spacious, dual aspect sitting room with a delightful diamond pane bay window that is an ideal spot for a bit if quiet time. The inner hall area includes a coat cupboard, a control panel cupboard, a charming banquette seating area and a very tall diamond pane window providing plenty of natural light and leads through glazed double doors to the breath-taking main family/living room. This vast triple aspect, light and bright area includes a seating area around a fire you can cosy up to on a cold winter’s evening while the rest of the room incorporates two sets of four bi-fold doors to the impressive slate paved terrace so when they are open it really brings the outdoors inside, two large atrium style skylights and two diamond pane arched windows.
There is a door to the equally stunning kitchen/breakfast room that is open plan to the dining area and will gladden the heart of anyone who enjoys catering for friends and family. The bespoke kitchen was designed by Smallbone with beautiful units housing top-of-the-range Siemens Studioline appliances including two built in ovens that you can turn on remotely, a built in combi microwave and coffee machine, a full height integrated fridge, freezer and wine cooler, a dishwasher and bin cupboard as well as an arched diamond pane window over the double sink with its Quooker tap. The breakfast bar incorporates an induction hob and gas ring with a concealed ceiling extractor. Up to about 18 to 20 guests could sit down to enjoy a meal in the wonderful dining room with its half panelled walls matching the kitchen units, a vast atrium style skylight with automatic opening, eight bi-fold doors to the terrace and the very impressive brick and flint wall each side of a beautiful brick fireplace with inset patterns. This floor also includes a cloakroom, a spacious fitted utility room with a large skylight and built in laundry facilities and an external door.
The central staircase divides at the half landing and leads to a galleried landing on either side and to four very large double bedrooms that are all en suite. One is triple aspect with an excellent double shower room, another is dual aspect with double shower and twin vanity basins. This has wide patio doors to a glass Juliette balcony and patio doors to a very spacious roof terrace where you can enjoy your morning coffee or a night cap. A spacious third double has dual aspect, an interesting curved ceiling and an en suite shower while the impressive main bedroom includes huge sliding patio doors to the roof terrace and a magnificent en suite bathroom with a wet room style shower, a large luxurious bath and matching glass topped vanity basin.
Bordering the vast terrace in the secluded south facing rear garden is a brick wall with inset lighting and steps up to a lawn surrounded by close board fencing and shrubs as well as a line of tall trees at the end of the garden providing privacy and security. A paved pathway leads to the detached, pitched roof double garage that has automatic doors as well as lighting and electrics, a side window and French doors to the garden, so this could always be converted into additional accommodation if required.
Seller Insight
We were delighted to have the opportunity to acquire this fascinating building as it is in a great location in a spacious plot. However at the time the property was in a somewhat parlous state so it has been a privilege to have the opportunity to not only bring it back to life but to be able to create this amazing property that will become a wonderful home to a very discerning owner. It is not far from Stone Bay, the town centre and the station where the fast train can whisk you to St Pancras in less than an hour and a half.
Broadstairs is a charming Victorian seaside town with a wide variety of individual shops, beaches, bars and restaurants as well as annual events such as Folk Week, the Dickens Festival and the Food Fair. For golfing enthusiasts we are close to the excellent North Foreland Golf club, while you can enjoy riding at the nearby Elmwood Farm Riding Centre or surfing at Joss Bay. There are also rugby, cricket, tennis and bowls clubs in the town and you can easily get to the Westwood Cross shopping centre for more in depth retail therapy. Here you will find a wide selection of high street stores and retail outlets as well as the Vue cinema, a casino, bars, eateries and a gym. Local education facilities are second-to-none with grammar and junior schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted and excellent private prep and secondary schools in the vicinity.”* *
Travel Information
By Road
Broadstairs Station
Channel Tunnel
Dover Docks
Gatwick Airport
Charing Cross
By Train from Broadstairs:
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High-Speed St. Pancras 1hr 22 mins
Charing Cross 1hr 56 mins
Victoria 1hr 48 mins
Canterbury West 25 mins
Ashford International 42 mins
Leisure Clubs & Facilities
Surf School Joss Bay 01843 868171
North Foreland Golf Club 01843 862140
Thanet Wanderers RUFC 01843 868857
Broadstairs and St. Peter’s Bowls Club 01843 861293
Broadstairs and St. Peter’s Tennis Club
Healthcare
St. Peter’s Surgery
01843 608860
Broadstairs Medical Practice 01843 608836
Mocketts Wood Surgery 01843 862996
QEQM Hospital 01843 225544
Education
Primary Schools:
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant 01843 862531
St. Peter’s Primary 01843 861430
St. Joseph’s Primary 01843 861738
Upton Junior 01843 861393
Wellesley Hadden Dene 01843 862991
St. Lawrence Junior 01843 572900
Secondary Schools:
Charles Dickens 01843 862988
St. George’s 01843 609000
Dane Court Grammar 01843 864941
Chatham and Clarendon Grammar 01843 591075
St. Lawrence Senior 01843 572900
Entertainment
Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs
01843 863701
Vue Cinema Complex 0871 2240240
Palace Cinema
01843 865726
Tartar Frigate Restaurant 01843 862013
Royal Albion Hotel 01843 868071
Charles Dickens pub 01843 603040
Wyatt and Jones 01843 865126
Local Attractions/Landmarks
Crampton Tower 01843 871133
Dickens House Museum 01843 861232
Quex Park 01843 841119
Lilliput Mini Golf 01843 861500
Turner Contemporary 01843 233000
Spitfire and Hurricane Museum 01843 821940
Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood 01843 233524
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
GROUND FLOOR
Reception Hall
Sitting Room 15’7 into bay x 12’7 (4.75m x 3.84m)
Study 18’1 x 17’1 (5.52m x 5.21m)
Library 21’0 x 12’5 (6.41m x 3.79m)
Utility Room 15’8 x 8’1 (4.78m x 2.47m)
Kitchen Area 18’6 x 16’0 (5.64m x 4.88m)
Dining Area 27’4 x 15’7 (8.34m x 4.75m)
Family/Living Room (L-shaped) 23’8 x 20’4 (7.22m x 6.20m) plus 17’8 x 14’2 (5.39m x 4.32m)
Inner Hall
Cloakroom
Store/Boot Room
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried Landing
Bedroom 3 17’4 x 13’1 (5.29m x 3.99m)
En Suite Shower Room 10’9 (3.28m) x 8’5 (2.57m) narrowing to 4’7 (1.40m)
Bedroom 2 18’5 x 13’9 (5.62m x 4.19m)
En Suite Shower Room 10’1 x 7’4 (3.08m x 2.24m)
Main Bedroom 17’8 x 12’7 (5.39m x 3.84m)
En Suite Bath/Shower Room 12’1 x 8’7 (3.69m x 2.62m)
Balcony/Roof Terrace 29’2 x 8’9 (8.90m x 2.67m)
Bedroom 4 13’7 x 12’7 (4.14m x 3.84m)
En Suite Shower Room 9’2 x 6’5 (2.80m x 1.96m)
OUTSIDE
Rear Garden
Fruit Garden
Electric Gated Driveway
OUTBUILDING
Double Garage 24’5 x 20’7 (7.45m x 6.28m)
Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Freehold
£2,500,000
Agents
notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09.07.2024
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