House For Sale £475,000
This sensitively renovated two-bedroom mews house is minutes from Queens Promenade beach in the highly coveted seaside town of Margate. Unfolding across three floors, the house has been thoughtfully designed, blending vernacular materials with contemporary design to create a versatile home. The house is very close to Margate Old Town, with its celebrated restaurant scene and the independent shops and cafes of Cliftonville.
The Tour
The house sits on a peaceful enclave behind a large area of shingle. Dotted with potted tropical plants, there is plenty of space for a table and chairs. The original brick façade of the house has been carefully restored by the current owners. It is punctuated by vast Crittall windows, which span the width of the house, and large single-pane picture windows above.
The front door opens onto an expansive open-plan kitchen and living area, which is bathed in natural light drawn in from the full-width window and roof light at the rear. The opposite wall has been clad in reclaimed driftwood, taking design cues from the house's seaside position. This adds a sense of warmth to the room and complements the parquet flooring that flows throughout this floor.
A pitched roof over the kitchen and double-height ceilings, intersected by the original thick beams, create a tremendous sense of volume. An island cleverly demarcates this area from the living space while providing an excellent vantage point to cook and entertain. Minimal white cabinetry reflects the light that pours through this room, while open shelves create easily accessible storage.
The staircase leads to a generous double bedroom and large bathroom. The current owner has carefully uncovered the original brickwork on this floor to reveal layers of paint reminiscent of thick impasto. The walls in the main bedroom have been painted a serene grey, creating a calming sleeping environment. An elegant rolltop bath sits next to a picture window and is the perfect spot to enjoy the sea view. The adjacent bathroom, executed mainly in slate tiles, contains a walk-in shower and screened Crittall windows that allow plenty of natural light to permeate.
A further staircase leads to the top floor, which is given over entirely to the second bedroom. This is a peaceful retreat at the top of the house where a skylight illuminates the space; the room is bookended by a wall of exposed brick at one end and a wall of driftwood at the other, rounding off the honest simplicity that runs throughout the house.
The Area
Margate is a wonderful British seaside town renowned for its creative community, centred around the Turner Contemporary. Designed by architect David Chipperfield and visually unmistakable, the gallery is a brilliant contemporary art space with far-reaching views over the sea, named after landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school in Margate and returned throughout his life.
There are many independent cafes and shops in Cliftonville, including Forts with its excellent coffee and sustainable skincare company, Haeckels.
Margate Old Town is also within walking distance with its numerous restaurants, including Angela’s, a sustainable seafood bistro, Hantverk & Found and Sargasso. It is also home to independent shops such as Werkhaus, Breuer & Dawson, and the cosy Margate Bookshop. Dory’s is a fantastic seafood bar nearby priding itself on locality and works closely with Kentish fishermen and independent growers to create its menus. Margate is also famous for Dreamland, a vintage theme park with rides, musical acts and a drive-in cinema.
The nearby coastal towns of Broadstairs and Ramsgate are also well known for their array of pubs, restaurants and independent shops, as are Herne Bay and Whitstable, which are slightly further afield.
The house has excellent links to London, with trains from Margate to London St Pancras in under an hour and a half or London Victoria in one hour and 45 minutes. There are trains to Canterbury in half an hour, which is also a short drive away.
Council Tax Band: This property is currently registered for business rates
The Tour
The house sits on a peaceful enclave behind a large area of shingle. Dotted with potted tropical plants, there is plenty of space for a table and chairs. The original brick façade of the house has been carefully restored by the current owners. It is punctuated by vast Crittall windows, which span the width of the house, and large single-pane picture windows above.
The front door opens onto an expansive open-plan kitchen and living area, which is bathed in natural light drawn in from the full-width window and roof light at the rear. The opposite wall has been clad in reclaimed driftwood, taking design cues from the house's seaside position. This adds a sense of warmth to the room and complements the parquet flooring that flows throughout this floor.
A pitched roof over the kitchen and double-height ceilings, intersected by the original thick beams, create a tremendous sense of volume. An island cleverly demarcates this area from the living space while providing an excellent vantage point to cook and entertain. Minimal white cabinetry reflects the light that pours through this room, while open shelves create easily accessible storage.
The staircase leads to a generous double bedroom and large bathroom. The current owner has carefully uncovered the original brickwork on this floor to reveal layers of paint reminiscent of thick impasto. The walls in the main bedroom have been painted a serene grey, creating a calming sleeping environment. An elegant rolltop bath sits next to a picture window and is the perfect spot to enjoy the sea view. The adjacent bathroom, executed mainly in slate tiles, contains a walk-in shower and screened Crittall windows that allow plenty of natural light to permeate.
A further staircase leads to the top floor, which is given over entirely to the second bedroom. This is a peaceful retreat at the top of the house where a skylight illuminates the space; the room is bookended by a wall of exposed brick at one end and a wall of driftwood at the other, rounding off the honest simplicity that runs throughout the house.
The Area
Margate is a wonderful British seaside town renowned for its creative community, centred around the Turner Contemporary. Designed by architect David Chipperfield and visually unmistakable, the gallery is a brilliant contemporary art space with far-reaching views over the sea, named after landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school in Margate and returned throughout his life.
There are many independent cafes and shops in Cliftonville, including Forts with its excellent coffee and sustainable skincare company, Haeckels.
Margate Old Town is also within walking distance with its numerous restaurants, including Angela’s, a sustainable seafood bistro, Hantverk & Found and Sargasso. It is also home to independent shops such as Werkhaus, Breuer & Dawson, and the cosy Margate Bookshop. Dory’s is a fantastic seafood bar nearby priding itself on locality and works closely with Kentish fishermen and independent growers to create its menus. Margate is also famous for Dreamland, a vintage theme park with rides, musical acts and a drive-in cinema.
The nearby coastal towns of Broadstairs and Ramsgate are also well known for their array of pubs, restaurants and independent shops, as are Herne Bay and Whitstable, which are slightly further afield.
The house has excellent links to London, with trains from Margate to London St Pancras in under an hour and a half or London Victoria in one hour and 45 minutes. There are trains to Canterbury in half an hour, which is also a short drive away.
Council Tax Band: This property is currently registered for business rates
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