Summary - Abbots Cliff House, Capel-le-Ferne CT18 7HZ
6 bed 6 bath House
Landmark cliff-top home with sweeping sea views, 2.5-acre grounds and self-contained apartment.
Panoramic English Channel views from almost every principal room
Set in circa 2.5 acres of secluded, landscaped grounds
Six bedrooms total: five main bedrooms plus self-contained one-bed apartment
Extensive outdoor entertaining: cliff-edge deck, outdoor kitchen, hot tub
Newly renovated interior retaining original decorative features and fireplaces
Oil-fired heating and cavity walls assumed without insulation — potentially higher running costs
Slow fixed broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
Potential to create additional bedrooms by reinstating original roofline
Abbots Cliff House is an impressive cliff-top family home offering dramatic, near-uninterrupted views over the English Channel. Set within circa 2.5 acres, the house combines spacious, newly renovated living with a strong sense of history and original character — decorative plasterwork, detailed joinery and grand reception rooms provide an elegant, lived-in feel. The main accommodation includes five principal bedrooms (four en-suite) plus a self-contained one‑bed apartment, ideal for guests or staff.
The property is arranged for flexible family life and entertaining: a drawing room open to the dining room, a large kitchen/breakfast room with bifold doors onto a sea-facing terrace and hot tub, plus an outdoor kitchen and decking that overhangs the cliff edge. Practical features include an underground garage, extensive parking and a separate Airstream caravan with shower block, offering extra accommodation or a unique guest experience.
Buyers should note a few practical considerations. Heating is oil-fired with boiler and radiators, and the walls are documented as cavity construction with assumed no added insulation, which may affect running costs despite the recent renovation. Broadband speeds are slow in this location, although mobile signal is excellent. The large grounds and cliff-top terraces provide privacy but will require ongoing maintenance given their size and exposed coastal position.
There is further potential to increase accommodation by reinstating the original roofline, which historically housed additional bedrooms — an opportunity for families needing more space or purchasers looking to add value. The house’s significant wartime history and landmark status add rare provenance for those who value story and character in a home.
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