We have thoroughly enjoyed bringing up the family here over the past 16 years, but now the children are flying the nest we feel it is time for us to downsize although we want to stay in Broadstairs as we love the area.

Being in a cul de sac it is very quiet and peaceful and it is possible to enjoy gazing at the horses and sheep in the surrounding fields but, at the same time, you can be in the centre of Broadstairs in three minutes and take advantage of all the restaurants, pubs and shops as well as the beaches and promenade. While the high speed train from Broadstairs station can whisk you to London in under an hour and a half.

The house is not far from the renowned North Foreland golf course for golfing aficionados while nearby Joss Bay and Stone Bay are ideal for families who want to enjoy sandy beaches, swimming and surfing in the summer and for horse mad youngsters the Elmwood Riding School (those are the horses you can see from the house) is just up the road. Broadstairs is a lovely town with a wide variety of individual shops, beaches, bars and restaurants as well as annual events such as Folk Week, the Dickens Festival and the Food Fair. Another advantage of Broadstairs is that it includes some very good schools including Upton and Dane Court rated Outstanding by Ofsted as well as two excellent private prep schools.