Property description

This impressive and historic five-storey end-of-terrace property overlooking the sea at Ramsgate’s Eastcliffe is part of the fascinating Grade II listed gothic terrace built in 1872. Although unproven, it is believed Braemuir was designed by Pugin as, stylistically, it is strongly reminiscent of his work and is full of very attractive period features – giving the property its wonderful character. These include stained glass windows and front door, original fireplaces, sculptured cornices, ceiling roses and the original staircase. However, the owners have just completed restoring and sympathetically refurbishing the entire house to a very high standard. It includes new carpets and is chain-free, making it immediately ready for new owners to move in to. As you walk up the steps to the main house and see the beautiful stained glass front door you can feel the charm of the place and this is emphasised once you go inside. There is an attractive sitting room with a bay window and an original fireplace as well as a dining room adjacent to the kitchen. These rooms create an excellent space for entertaining but one would also make a delightful office for anyone working from home. There is a well-fitted kitchen with an oven and hob as well as plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and steps down to the maintenance-free courtyard garden. The ‘star of the show’ is the first-floor lounge where the family are likely to spend much of their time. It has a charming balcony with stunning sea views and an original Victorian fireplace with marble mantelpiece and surround and art deco inset, as well as an unusual turret with stained glass and cathedral-style windows. This floor also has a double bedroom and adjacent bathroom as well as stairs directly down to the garden, while the second floor includes a double bedroom and an impressive master bedroom with en suite facilities and a small balcony. On the top floor there is a very large bedroom with stunning views across to the Royal Harbour, and a further double bedroom adjacent to a bathroom. The house also has the addition of a totally self-contained luxury apartment on the lower ground floor which has its own entrance. With its nearness to the beach and Ramsgate town centre, the apartment would make a great holiday let. The owners have created an attractive open-plan living space and well-fitted kitchen area. It also has two double bedrooms, both with en suite facilities, a separate cloak room and a courtyard.

What the Owner says:

We fell in love with Braemuir while driving past many years ago and bought the house some years later when it eventually came on the market. Although the house is enormous it has always had a warm and welcoming feel and our favourite room is the first-floor lounge that we call the ‘fairy-tale room’ it is full of charm with its turret window, stained glass and beautiful sea views.
The location for us has been perfect. The delightful George VI Memorial Park is only five minutes’ walk and we often go through there en route to Broadstairs. In the other direction, Madeira Walk takes us to Ramsgate town centre and the harbour area with its eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, individual craft shops and maritime paraphernalia. The quaint Granville Theatre is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the house, where you can see live shows and the latest films, and the sandy beach is literally a stone’s throw away – or just across the road and down the steps. We will be very sad to leave Braemuir after sixteen years but the family are grown up and it is time to downsize. We have thoroughly enjoyed restoring the house to its former glory over the past two years and hope the next family to move in will love it as much as we have.

Room sizes:

• GROUND FLOOR
• Porch
• Entrance Hall
• Sitting Room: 17'8 x 15'9 (5.39m x 4.80m)
• Dining Room: 14'3 x 13'3 (4.35m x 4.04m)
• Kitchen: 19'7 reducing to 6'1 x 9'9 (5.97m x 2.97m)
• Cloakroom
• FIRST FLOOR
• Split Level Landing
• Bathroom
• Cloakroom
• Lounge: 20'9 reducing to 15'5 x 17'11 (6.33m x 5.46m)
• Bedroom 4: 13'3 x 13'0 (4.04m x 3.97m)
• SECOND FLOOR
• Landing
• Master Bedroom: 15'5 reducing to 13'5 x 14'7 (4.70m x 4.45m)
• En-suite Shower / Bathroom
• Bedroom 3: 13'5 x 13'1 (4.09m x 3.99m)

• THIRD FLOOR
• Landing
• Bedroom 2: 19'7 reducing to 12'1 x 15'6 (5.97m x 4.73m)
• Bedroom 5: 13'0 x 8'8 (3.97m x 2.64m)
• Bathroom
• BASEMENT APARTMENT
• Inner Hall
• Lounge/Kitchen: 20'3 reducing to 12'7 x 18'0 (6.18m x 5.49m)
• Bedroom 1: 14'9 reducing to 8'2 x 13'5 (4.50m x 4.09m)
• En-suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 2: 12'0 x 9'4 (3.66m x 2.85m)
• En-suite Bathroom
• Cloakroom
• OUTSIDE
• Courtyard Garden
• Rear Garden
• 2 x Balcony

 
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Property Features :

• Stunning end-of-terrace incl. Separate 2-bed apartment
• Five bedrooms, 3 receptions rooms and 2 bathrooms
• Potential for additional income from separate apartment
• Original features incl. Fireplaces, ceiling roses and cornice
• Two balconies with wonderful sea views