The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5281 SANDGATE ESPLANADE SANDGATE Grafton Cottage TR 1935 SE 9/27 5.12.49. II GV 2. Early Cl9. 2 storeys and basement above the level of the street fronted with weatherboarding on a stuccoed base. Hipped slate roof and modillion eaves cornice. 3 sashes with glazing bars intact and Venetian shutters. Trellised wooden porch with pointed canopy placed up 15 steps with handrail. Rectangular fanlight to doorway. The left side elevation Has an additional wooden doorcase with pedimented head, paterae and reeded pilasters. A garage has been built which Joins the property to Regency Cottage with a room over.
Grafton Cottage, Regency Cottage and Nos 1 to 10 (consec) Wellington Terrace form a group. (Nos 1 to 10 (consec) Wellington Terrace are buildings of local interest).
Listing NGR: TR1961035007

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.