No sorry I meant I have seen it from Herbrand Walk side. 

My friends live in the village, in the much cheaper houses, without a sea view! 

The beach is pebbles and rock pools apart from at very low tide when there is sand
When it says trains to London and Gatwick from Cooden -- yes when they are running, hope the new owner doesn't want to commute by train, cos they will probably be late for work 