Norfolk Road, Margate, CT9 2HX

~ Guide Price of £600,000-£650,000 | Please Quote BM1083 (Ben Morris Bespoke Coastal Property) ~ Norfolk Road, Margate, CT9 2HX ~ Freehold | Five Bedrooms | Five Bathrooms | East Facing Garden with rear access

A substantial Victorian house of over 2,500 sq ft, carefully reworked for modern family life, moments from the coastline and the heart of Margate. Set behind a traditional façade, the house unfolds across three principal floors plus a cellar, where generous proportions and a thoughtful reconfiguration have created a home that is both highly functional and quietly impressive. The entrance hall sets the tone - tiled underfoot and wide enough to breathe, leading through to a bay-fronted reception room centred around a working open fireplace. Opposite, a second reception room offers flexibility; a more intimate snug, a playroom, or a ground-floor bedroom depending on how life is arranged. To the rear, the house opens out into a large kitchen and sociable dining space, with a run of integrated cabinetry, breakfast bar seating and a natural flow into a more relaxed seating area framed by floor-to-ceiling crittall-syle glazing. Double-doors open directly onto the garden, allowing the space to shift easily with the seasons. A bathroom on this level, complete with freestanding bath and separate shower, adds a layer of practicality rarely found in houses of this era. The basement provides a dedicated utility area, neatly tucked away from the main living spaces. Upstairs, the first floor is arranged around three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with its own en suite, with the front and rear rooms enjoying large bay windows and excellent natural light. The second floor continues the theme of volume and flexibility, with two further bedrooms - one fitted with bespoke birch ply wardrobes, alongside a well-appointed family bathroom. Outside, the garden has been landscaped for ease rather than upkeep; a paved terrace leads onto an artificial lawned section with raised planting beds and a tucked-away seating area, creating a series of usable zones rather than a single expanse. The Area The setting is one of its strongest assets. Positioned within easy reach of Northdown Road, the area has developed into one of Margate’s most characterful stretches with a mix of independent cafés, wine bars and everyday essentials, all within a short walk. Margate itself has evolved into a genuinely compelling coastal town. Margate Old Town is home to some of the area’s best-known spots, including Angela's and its sister restaurant Dory's, alongside Sargasso on the harbour arm. Everyday favourites such as Oast and the ever-reliable International Food Centre add to the mix. Culturally, the town punches above its weight. Dreamland Margate has been reimagined as a vintage amusement park and live music venue, while Where Else continues to host an eclectic programme of smaller gigs and events throughout the year. The coastline is, of course, a constant draw. The sandy beaches are within walking distance, while the Viking Coastal Trail links Margate to Broadstairs and Ramsgate along the cliff tops, offering some of the best coastal walking in the county. For families, there are a number of well-regarded schooling options nearby, including Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School and Cliftonville Primary School. Connections back to London are straightforward, with Margate railway station providing services to London St Pancras in around 90 minutes, as well as routes to London Victoria and Canterbury.