Margate: land of golden sands, joyous seaside amusements and a dazzling innovative scene, with a landscape that has actually long influenced artists– from JMW Turner to Tracey Emin. The appeal of the Kent seaside town is mighty– especially as things warm up in summer season. Yearning for days specified by fish and chips on the coast and saltwater dips, we discover ourselves drawn to this perfectly remodelled Victorian home, minutes from Margate’s Old Town, which we believe make a rather great background to life by the beach.
All of us understand what makes a Victorian home so enticing: big sash windows, high ceilings, excellent percentages and functions, such as old wood floorboards and fireplaces. However what makes one even much better, in our viewpoint, is when those captivating initial information are brought right approximately date and matched by a thoughtful remodelling. This beautiful two-bedroom home, which began the marketplace previously today, shows simply how thought about style options can boost the appeal of a duration house– and paint it in an even brighter light than in the past.
Your house makes a jolly impression, thanks to the burnt-orange and dark-green accents of its façade that juxtaposes playfully versus the standard brickwork– a plan echoed at the back of your home too. Colour continues within, with the warm however subtle pink radiance of the walls, which have actually been cast perfectly in raw plaster. This product has actually been utilized throughout both floorings, developing a smooth circulation from one level to the next. The texture and tactile quality of the plaster is as pleasing to take a look at as the abstract paintings the artist owner has actually held on the walls.
We’re similarly enthused by the intro of pine, which has actually been utilized to produce a terrific sculptural balustrade by the staircase. It beings in tune with the pale wood utilized to internally frames the sash windows. It’s unexpected, possibly, how well it likewise deals with the commercial scheme of the cooking area, consisted of sleek concrete floorings and stainless-steel surface areas.
This leads us perfectly on to the wonderful back garden, which is reached through floor-to-window glazed doors from both the cooking area and living area. That lavish yard, a serene retreat from the buzz of Margate, offers a lot of area to absorb the sun. That stated, if you seek a minute’s privacy, head for a swim in the sea. Luckily, the huge blue is simply a brief walk away.
