This has been our family home for almost 45 years and, while it will be a great wrench to leave, we feel that now the family have flown the nest it is time to downsize. We love the peace, tranquility and the character of this special home and its surroundings. It is very private, secure and safe for children and pets with only a large field behind us.

At the same time we are but a short walk from Stone Bay with its sandy beach and are also quite close to the centre of Broadstairs with its variety of restaurants, pubs, independent shops, beauty and hair salons and renowned Viking Bay, while the station is easily accessible with the fast train to St Pancras taking less than an hour and a half. There are also annual events such as Folk Week, the Dickens Festival and the Food Fair. Another great advantage of Broadstairs is that it includes some Outstanding schools including primary and prep schools, excellent grammar and secondary schools.

For sporting enthusiasts we overlook the excellent North Foreland Golf club and there are many opportunities and facilities for sailing, squash, tennis, cricket, bowls and rugby clubs as well as a riding centre. While, if you need more in depth retail therapy, we can easily get to Westwood Cross where you will find a wide selection of high street stores and retail outlets as well as the Vue cinema, a casino, bars and restaurants.

History

Tait House lies within the grounds of the former St Peter's Orphanage and Convalescent Home for Girls founded in 1866 by Catherine Tait the wife of the then Archbishop Tait. The original Tait House had been built as an annexe for the matron of the Home and staff. The home closed in the early 1950s and was demolished. Tait House then became the Headmasters House for the adjacent Stone House School. After the school closed in 1970 Tait House became a family home. There have been numerous changes since then becoming the characterful family home it is today.