Charlotte Square, Margate, Kent

Located in Margate's conservation area, this three-bedroom end-of-terrace townhouse lies on Charlotte Square, a street equidistant from the beach and leafy Dane Park. The house was built in c.1840 and is Grade II-listed, though a sensitive recent renovation has introduced a distinctly contemporary appeal to its period bones. Space has been efficiently used and subtly demarcated to ensure an easy flow throughout. Margate's station is nearby and runs high-speed services into London in as little as 90 minutes.



The Tour



Impressive double-stacked Victorian bay windows protrude from house's sand-coloured rendered façade and are accented with a dark grey linseed paint. The rear elevation, by contrast, has an eye-catching flint face. The front door leads through a porch and opens into the entrance hall; on one side is the living room, which has a cast iron fireplace and wooden panelling. Neutral tones are used on the walls here and on the upper levels.



A fixed picture window beneath the central staircase casts light to the rear of the plan, where it meets a bespoke desk area with shelving. Beyond is a U-shaped kitchen with beautiful solid oak parquet flooring and a garden outlook; south-west facing, its window draws in a day-long light. Oak-faced kitchen units are enunciated with gold handles, while crisp white cabinets hang above Caesar stone worktops. There is also a substantial ceramic butler's sink.



The principal bedroom is found on the first floor, fully fitted with custom-made wardrobes and ample storage. The bay window ensures the space is doused in coastal light. Restored original floorboards run underfoot, continuing in the bedrooms on the upmost floor.



Opposite is the family bathroom, with terrazzo flooring and a bespoke double vanity unit fit with a Corian worktop, Duravit basins and gold taps. It has underfloor heating for comfort and the ease of an adapted laundry niche, wrapped in House of Hackney wallpaper. There is a freestanding bath as well as a separate shower nook.



Two further double bedrooms can be found on the second floor, each with its own cupboard storage. A wool runner facilitates a soft descent, with access to the garden from the side of the kitchen. There is a cellar - used by the present owners as a workshop - and two coal stores.



Outdoor Space



The garden has been designed to meet a variety of needs, with a carefully delineated area to the rear where a wooden play area is constructed, which could easily be adapted into a raised seating area. A lawn, raised beds formed with iron wood, an Indian slate patio provides a good space for outdoor dining and entertaining in the warmer months, complete with a full barbecue area. There is side access to the garden directly from the street as well as a handy garden shed for storage.



The Area



The seaside town of Margate is renowned for its creative community, exemplified by Turner Contemporary. Synonymous with the town and visually unmistakable, the building was designed by architect David Chipperfield. It is a brilliant art space, with far-reaching views over the sea, named after landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school in Margate and would later return to the town throughout his life. He called its skies and sunsets "the loveliest in Europe". Bolstering Margate’s thriving artistic scene, Carl Freedman Gallery and The Tracey Emin Foundation/TKE Studios are also only moments from the house on foot.



Beautiful Dane Park with its ornamental fountain, mature trees and vast green spaces is less than 10 minutes away on foot, as well as Margate beach and the seafront in the other direction; the community sauna here is a popular local spot.



Margate Old Town and its host of numerous restaurants, including Angela’s, a sustainable seafood bistro and its fun-loving sister Dory's; Sargasso is a fantastic wine bar with a seasonally changing menu and the family run Bottega Caruso for homemade Italian cuisine. For keen cooks, further foodie highlights can be found at the International food centre, Oast bakery and the monthly farmers market.



For live music, Where Else is a highly regarded music venue. Margate is also famous for Dreamland, a vintage theme park with rides, musical events and a drive-in cinema. It also runs a rich and celebrated musical programme throughout the summer season. Don't Miss Margate is a go-to for discovering local events. The Carlton in Westgate is a family-run cinema showing a mix of blockbuster and independent films across three screens.



Margate is home to many independent shops such as Werkhaus, the Margate Bookshop and the Margate-born sustainable beauty brand People Care. Planet Care. There is a plethora of walking routes such as the Viking Coastal Trail, an eight-mile trail that links the towns of Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate along Kent’s cliffs and beaches.



For health and fitness, the Walpole Bay Tidal Pool and community sauna as well as That Running Club run a range of events, or for mindfulness, Turner Contemporary hosts a series of sound baths, guided meditation and yoga.



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 just slightly further afield.



The town has excellent links to London, with trains from Margate to London St Pancras in under an hour-and-a-half or London Victoria in an hour and 45 minutes. There are trains to Canterbury in half an hour. Connections to Europe are also very good, with the Eurotunnel motor rail service running to Calais from Folkestone (also 50 minutes away).



Council Tax Band: B



Please note that this house is owned by an employee of The Modern House Ltd.