We Can Totally See a Modern-Day Jo March of “Little Women” Savoring This 1790s Home
Location: Churchfield Place, Margate, Kent (England)
Price: £1,200,000 (approximately $1,385,000 USD)
Year Built: 1790s
Footprint: 4,903 square feet (six bedrooms, four baths)
From the agent: "Gordon House is a remarkably characterful Grade II-listed home located on the fringe of Margate’s center, just minutes from the Main Sands and the railway station. Originally built in the 1790s as a Georgian family home with servants’ quarters, Gordon House’s 4,903 square feet includes a gallery space and studios across its five thoughtfully renovated floors. Many of the original architectural features have been revealed and preserved, and later Victorian cosmetic additions saved, including marble fire surrounds, internal archways and doors, sash windows and wooden floorboards. This is a home that can be configured in many different ways and is now ready for its next custodian."
Once part of the Ancient Parish of St John the Baptist, the home also had links with the nearby Grade I-listed Parish Church. Since its inception, the property has seen life as a women's refuge and a convalescence home for children, before transforming into a private residential home once again in the mid-1900s.
Near the main entrance is the primary living space area, which retains a warm feel despite its vast proportions. Original skirting boards, picture rails, and a dividing arch mingle with the pair of white marble fireplaces.
Another room dripping with color is the kitchen, which mixes freestanding and built-in cabinetry with handmade Mexican terracotta tiles.
Patterned tile continue into one of the home's four bathrooms, where a gold-painted, free-standing soaking tub complements the colorful blinds.
The lowest level is currently arranged as an artist studio, complete with a gallery area and a separate entrance. Depending on the owner's needs, this level can easily be transformed into an income-producing apartment or workspace rental.
Churchfield Place in Margate, Kent (England) is currently listed for £1,200,000 (approximately $1,385,000 USD) by Aucoot.
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