Living history in Thanet

Thanet's rich history is just on your doorstep at St Augustine's Park in Westgate-on-Sea and Upton Grange in Broadstairs, two developments from award-winning housebuilder, Millwood Designer Homes.

 This great all season coastal destination, has a fascinating heritage for people of all ages to explore.

If you enjoy exercising outdoors, the Viking Coastal Path is a cycle path that takes you over sandy beaches, through quaint villages and offers spectacular views from the chalk cliffs. At 27 miles long, it's suitable for novices and experienced cyclists alike.

Thanet's Viking heritage is also on display at Pegwell Bay where visitors can see a replica of a Viking ship, which sailed from Denmark to Thanet in 1949 celebrating the 1,500th anniversary of the landing of Hengist and Horsa and the bethrothal of Hengist's daughter to the King of Kent.

A famous visitor to the area from the past was Charles Dickens who regularly visited Broadstairs from 1837 to 1859. Having christened the town as ‘Our English Watering Place', current residents celebrate the author's fond association with the town each year with a Dickens Festival.

For almost 300 years Margate has been attracting visitors to the seaside. At the heart of the town now is Old Town, the architectural gem is a peaceful network of cobbled streets, which has become a cultural centre for the town.

It's filled with cafes and art galleries tucked away from the bustling High Street and with the new Turner Centre, Margate is now firmly established as a cultural destination. Margate's strong association with the past can also be seen at the town's listed pier. Margate's close proximity to both St Augustine's Park and Upton Grange provides a welcome day out.

Thanet is a treasure trove of history and at St Augustine's Park and Upton Grange; you're in the midst of it all. As well as having so much history around you, the exteriors of the homes themselves will take you back to the past.

 Designed to blend in with existing local housestyles, Millwood has looked back to Georgian and Edwardian architecture for inspiration. In fact, the housebuilder is well known for combining the best in local architectural history with the very last in modern amenities.

For further information, please contact the Show Homes and Marketing Suites or visit the company website at mdh.uk.com.

At Upton Grange, the Show Home is open from Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm, and be contacted on 01843 862 301. Prices for a four bedroom house at Upton Grange start at £445,000.

At St Augustine's Park, the Show Home is open daily from 10am to 5pm and can be contacted on 01843 836901. Prices for a two bedroom apartment at St Augustine's Park start from £175,000.