Middle Deal Road, Deal, Kent, CT14

Berkeley House is a distinguished Grade II listed residence. The original farmhouse building which dates back to 1700, was then extended during the Georgian era, and the whole is set within private, mature gardens with planting that provides a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

The property has been beautifully restored and comprehensively upgraded by the current owners, with a programme of improvements carried out sympathetically to the age and character of the house. Great care has been taken to preserve the building’s architectural integrity while introducing modern services and high-quality finishes, resulting in a home that combines period elegance with contemporary comfort.

Extensive works have included re-wiring and new plumbing throughout, a new boiler and radiators, and re-roofing of the main house, alongside the installation of new bathrooms and cloakrooms fitted with Burlington sanitaryware and Fired Earth tiles. In addition to the main house, The Coach House has undergone a complete structural and interior renovation. It is now a beautifully presented 2 bedroom guest annexe, complete with original features from the former washhouse in the kitchen. The Victorian glasshouse has been completely re-built using some of the original glass panes to create a light and versatile space, great for entertaining or relaxing in.

THE MAIN HOUSE
Attached on the Middle Deal Road side, Berkeley House is orientated to maximise enjoyment of the attractive and private gardens. Entering into the hallway the house proportions and elegance are immediately evident with the high ceilings and wide sweeping staircase ahead of you. Off the hallway is the drawing room, with original sash windows complete with shutters overlooking the garden, built-in shelving and storage units. To the rear of the hall, is the impressive kitchen/ diner, which forms the heart of the home. The kitchen features bespoke hand-crafted wooden cabinetry, including a built-in dresser unit, complemented by Fired Earth tiling, muted colours, generous work surfaces and a Quooker instant hot water tap. A cast-iron fireplace with marble surround provides an attractive focal point, while electric underfloor heating beneath the tiled floor adds modern comfort. Built-in cupboards provide excellent storage, including one housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. A cloakroom with WC and wash basin is located just off the kitchen.

A door leads through to the delightful double aspect sitting room. This elegant space features a deep bow window with fitted window seat, a cast-iron fireplace with marble surround and French doors opening directly onto the garden. From the adjoining hallway, stairs lead down to a useful three room cellar, including built-in wine bins, providing excellent storage.

Off the first floor landing is the principal bedroom, an impressive room enjoying two deep sash windows overlooking the gardens, and an attractive fireplace with marble surround. A communicating door leads to a cloakroom en-suite fitted with a WC and pedestal basin.

Bedroom Two also overlooks the garden to the front and features a cast-iron fireplace. (A communicating door allows the room to interconnect with the principal bedroom if required). A short flight of steps leads down to a secondary landing, where there is a deep walk-in cupboard and a separate WC. Bedroom Three benefits from a range of built-in wardrobes. The stylish family bathroom features a cast-iron rolltop bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and WC with Burlington fittings, complemented by Fired Earth tiles. An airing cupboard housing the pre-lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater is located here, together with a further linen cupboard. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms. Bedroom Four is double aspect and Bedroom Five could equally serve as a dressing room or study, and has a connecting door to a shower room.

THE COACH HOUSE
The restoration of the Coach House has been a true labour of love, having undergone a comprehensive renovation from the foundations upwards. Great care has been taken to retain and celebrate original features, including the original stone sink with hand pump. The result is a beautifully appointed and versatile space, ideally suited as a self-contained cottage or additional accommodation to the main house. Individually controlled electric radiators throughout, provide efficient and flexible heating.

The ground floor centres around a charming kitchen/dining room, fitted with a bespoke solid wood kitchen with quartz worktops and original brick flooring and fireplace. It enjoys attractive views across the garden of the main house, creating a welcoming space for cooking and dining.

Off the kitchen is Bedroom Two, which also features the original brick flooring and French doors set discreetly behind the original stable doors, allowing the room to open onto the outside while preserving its traditional appearance. A solid oak staircase rises from the kitchen/dining room to the first floor, where original floorboards and vaulted ceilings create a wonderfully light and airy atmosphere. The accommodation on this floor comprises a generous double bedroom, a similarly sized sitting room, and a well appointed shower room. Adjoining The Coach House is a useful potting shed/wood store.

OUTSIDE
On the north eastern side of the property, electric double gates from Middle Deal Road open onto a resin-bound forecourt, recently laid and providing parking for 2 vehicles. Beyond the forecourt stands the former Coach House, which now benefits from a new three-phase electricity supply and dual
electric vehicle charging point along with a garage. A pair of wrought iron gates lead from the courtyard into the delightful south east facing fenced garden, which is both surprisingly private and beautifully planted. The garden centres around a lawn bordered by a variety of mature ornamental trees and shrubs, including yew, holm oak, copper beech and holly, together with roses, hydrangeas, acers and other flowering plants, creating a richly landscaped and tranquil setting.

Adjoining the potting shed is a large glasshouse, recently rebuilt on a brick base with raised seed beds and staging, together with a patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining. Further features include additional vehicular and pedestrian access from Middle Deal Road along the western side of the house, with gravel drive offering parking for 2/3 vehicles. There is also a garden shed, outside lighting, outside water and electricity supplies and separate pedestrian access to Church Path.

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