Maritime history & cosmopolitan lifestyle
Ramsgate offers an exciting mix of maritime history, cosmopolitan lifestyle and traditional English seaside appeal. Located on the ancient Isle of Thanet at Kent’s most easterly tip, Ramsgate’s Regency and Victorian charm remains largely intact. The town’s seafront is dominated by the UK’s only harbour to have royal status, which is home to Kent’s largest marina with over 800 berths. The beautiful Royal Harbour attracts craft from all over the world, and is also the base for Ramsgate’s fishing fleet. The harbour side is a picturesque mix of Victorian hotels, restaurants and bars, where locals and tourists eat and drink al fresco during the summer months.
To the west of Royal Harbour, and directly below The Regency, is the Port of Ramsgate. One of the UK’s smallest ports, passenger and freight services to Ostende operate from here throughout the day, providing a constantly changing vista to many of The Regency’s apartments. Otherwise, Ramsgate’s historic sweeping promenades and crescents overlooking the harbour provide a stunning backdrop to a variety of annual maritime events, whilst its beautiful sandy beaches to the east of Royal Harbour are some of the best to be found along the Kent coast.
A classic seaside town of character
Ramsgate town centre comprises an eclectic mix of high street retailers and charming independent shops. Most of the shops are set within a relaxed pedestrian precinct which spreads along parts of the High Street, King Street, Queen Street and Harbour Street, sections of which retain their original cobbled paving. Friday is market day in Ramsgate, offering even more chances to browse and buy as one of Kent’s larger markets spreads its wares along the streets. Noted for its cheerful banter and bartering, everything from flowers and jewellery to clothes, paintings, sportswear and, of course, fish and shellfish is on offer. For eating out, Ramsgate’s restaurants are plentiful and varied, as are its pubs and bars which are lively and inviting all year round. Away from the bustle of the streets Ramsgate boasts an array of refurbished courtyards, crescents and elegant Regency garden squares. Many have been restored to their former glory in recent years, having escaped the intrusive development suffered by so many other seaside towns during the 1960s and 1970s.
A unique interior specification
The interiors at The Regency have been carefully designed to combine the character and features of the original building with high end, contemporary style fixtures and fittings. All of the apartments are comparatively large, and most benefit from elegant high ceilings, giving a light and airy atmosphere. A well equipped basement micro gymnasium with dedicated changing rooms and showers is included for residents’ private use.
Kitchens
• Individually designed
• Generous range of fitted kitchen cabinets
• High performance, branded appliances:
- Stainless steel finished electric oven
- Ceramic hob
- Stainless steel finished extractor hood
- Integrated fridge/freezer
- Integrated washer/dryer
- Integrated dishwasher
• ‘Butcher’s block’ style work surfaces
• Belfast style deep ceramic sink with chrome finished fittings
• European tiled splash backs
• Satin chrome finished dichroic downlighters
• Restored original or new wooden floors
Bathrooms and en-suites
• Contemporary style white sanitaryware
• Contemporary style chrome fittings
• Hydro massage/Jacuzzi bath
• Full height European tiled walls
• Heated, ladder style towel rail
• Shaver point and mirror
General (converted apartments)
• Craftsman built sash windows
• Craftsman restored or built interior doors
• Original and restored decorative cornice
• Retained or recreated ceiling roses
• Double depth skirting boards
• Original, restored wood floors
• Restored cast iron balconies to many apartments
General (all apartments)
• Thermostatically and time controlled central heating
• TV and telephone points to main reception and bedrooms
• Secure entryphone system
Residents’ gymnasium
• Fully equipped gymnasium with a range of cardiocascular equipment and free weights
• Dedicated male and female changing and wash rooms with lockers
Communal
• Restored communal areas to converted apartments
• Hand built staircases with hand crafted rails and balustrades
• Chandeliers
• Landscaped gardens to front with patio furniture
• Part time porterage
Tenure, maintenance, guarantee and charges
• New 125-year lease
• 10-year Premier guarantee
• Annual £125 ground rent and £800 service charge
• Communal areas cleaned weekly, grounds maintenance, quarterly window cleaning, annual insurance
• On-call caretaker for an any maintenance issues