"A distinguished Edwardian residence with a rich heritage, fine views, and thoughtfully modernised interiors Rolls House offers a rare opportunity to own an elegant home in the picturesque village of Kingsdown.
Commissioned in 1909 by Henry Horn Patey and completed in 1910, Rolls House was later owned by a brewing family and reputedly hosted society figures such as Ian Fleming and Noel Coward. Originally named Blencathra, it was renamed to reflect the local Rolls Royce heritage, the property has beautiful views overlooking the countryside and Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Course, designed by James Braid in 1909, and enjoys distant sea views from the principal suite. In 2021, the house welcomed the world s number one golfer while he played in The Open at Royal St. George s.
The Property
The current owners have undertaken a comprehensive renovation and sympathetic reconfiguration, creating thoughtfully designed family accommodation.
A wide, light filled hallway leads to a dual aspect kitchen living dining room with two sets of bi fold doors opening onto the garden and an original arched bay window to the side. The bespoke Neptune kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, light quartz worktops, and a tiled splashback, supported by a utility room housing a twin gas boiler heating and pressurised hot water .
A generously proportioned dual aspect sitting room retains high ceilings, an open fireplace, ceiling rose, and picture rails. A separate study family room and a cloakroom complete the ground floor.
First & Second Floors
The first floor offers four double bedrooms three with en suite shower rooms and a spacious family bathroom.
The entire second floor forms the principal suite, comprising a large bedroom with bi fold windows framing countryside, golf course, and distant sea views, together with a dressing room and a luxurious bathroom.
Outside
A gravelled forecourt provides parking for several vehicles, supplemented by additional spaces on Kingsdown Hill. To the rear, a driveway leads to a detached double garage with power and lighting. An EV charger is installed for charging electric vehicles.
A full width composite deck descends to lawns bordered by mature trees and flower beds, while a timber garden room studio currently used as a bar is equipped with electricity and lighting.
Situation
Kingsdown Hill is a quiet lane leading to Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club and down to Oldstairs Bay. The house sits centrally within its plot and offers scope to extend, subject to permissions.
Kingsdown village provides a general store post office, a renowned butcher s shop delicatessen, three inns including the celebrated beachside Zetland Inn , and a well regarded primary school. Regular buses link to Walmer station, which offers services to London St. Pancras via the high speed line.
Extensive footpaths include the Saxon Shore Way and White Cliffs Country Trail. National Cycle Route 1 passes through the village, and a two mile promenade connects Kingsdown with Deal, whose award winning high street, seafront, and Tudor castle are close by.
Summary of Accommodation
" Kitchen living dining room
" Sitting room
" Family room
" Principal bedroom suite dressing room further small double, and bathroom
" Four further bedrooms three en suite
" Family bathroom
" Large garden
" Garden room studio
" Double garage
" Off road parking
Approximate Distances
" Deal 2.5 miles 7 minutes
" Sandwich 8 miles
" Dover 7 miles
" Canterbury 30 minutes
" London via HST from Martin Mill 75 minutes
" Channel Tunnel 30 minutes
Viewing by Appointment with Agents
Thomas and Partners
10 Victoria Rd, Deal, Kent, CT14 7AP
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6 beds
Detached
14 days on market
