Windsor Avenue, Margate, CT9

Set over three storeys, this brilliant three/four-bedroom Edwardian terrace house lies in a quiet position in Cliftonville, close to Margate’s seafront. Spanning some 1546 sq ft, the interiors have been sensitively updated under current ownership with a soothing colour palette and bespoke joinery. A wealth of original features remains, including solid wood floorboards, open fireplaces, delicate cornicing, and sash bay windows. A sun-filled garden unfolds at the rear, abundant with productive trees, such as mature apple and cherry trees.



The Tour



The house lies in a peaceful pocket of Cliftonville, a short walk from the historic Warpole Bay Tidal Pool and leafy Dane Park. The property is set back from the road behind a well-maintained front garden.



Entry is to an airy hallway on the ground floor. Here and throughout, crisp white walls and grand proportions lend a calming atmosphere. Beautifully preserved details are paired with convenient storage; a decorative cast-iron radiator sits atop pine wood floorboards, with cornicing overhead. Bespoke joinery has been fitted under the stairs, perfect for storing coats.



Straight ahead is a spacious south-west-facing kitchen, overlooking the garden. Here, marmoleum flooring is complemented by pared-back white cabinetry, topped with solid oak worktops. The room is fully integrated and finished with a Belfast sink.



Next door is a versatile living space, currently arranged as a second reception room. There is a built-in bookcase painted in Claybrook Studio’s ‘Oxblood’ set within one of the fireplace alcoves, and large original French doors open onto a sunroom, also accessible from the kitchen, that extends into the garden.



A formal living room lies at the front of the plan, anchored by a large fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. A large front bay window overlooks the front garden, drawing in plenty of natural light. The gaze is drawn upward toward intricate plasterwork adorning high ceilings, an ornament to the home’s period character.



The original reinstated staircase ascends to the first floor, arranged with three spacious double bedrooms. The principal is set at the front, illuminated by light drawn in by a large bay window, with a beautiful cast-iron fireplace as the centrepiece. It is finished with soft, white-painted walls, and bespoke birch ply joinery provides additional storage.



At the rear, two additional bedrooms are finished with period features and fitted storage units, while one provides far-reaching sea views.



A large bathroom serves this floor, with a cast-iron bathtub painted in Little Greene’s ‘Dark Brunswick’ and dating back to 1930. Well-appointed, the room is finished with a rainfall shower and white tiling is underfoot.



Above, a quiet and secluded space is set beneath high vaulted ceilings and entirely clad in whitewashed shiplap. A dormer window frames panoramic views of the treetops and the sea beyond.



A spacious cellar on the lower ground floor is currently used as a utility area and provides additional storage space.



Outdoor Space



At the rear, stepped access from the sunroom leads to a south-west facing garden. With walled borders, mature plantings, fruit trees and clusters of roses along its perimeter, it feels both calm and private. There are dedicated areas for outdoor relaxing and dining, with raised beds toward the rear ideal for growing a kitchen garden.



The Area



The seaside town of Margate is renowned for its creative community, exemplified by Turner Contemporary, designed by architect David Chipperfield. The gallery is a brilliant arts space with far-reaching sea views, named after landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who attended school in Margate and described its skies and sunsets as "the loveliest in Europe". Further bolstering Margate’s thriving artistic scene are Carl Freedman Gallery and The Tracey Emin Foundation/TKE Studios.



Margate seafront is a brief walk from the house and is home to a wonderful community sauna. There are also several green spaces nearby, including Hawley Square and Dane Park. The Kent Coast Path, which connects Margate and Ramsgate, provides a wonderful way to spend a bright afternoon.



Margate Old Town is home to an excellent collection of restaurants, including Angela’s, a sustainable seafood bistro; Pomus, a well-loved local wine bar; Sargasso, a celebrated restaurant and wine bar with a seasonally changing menu on Margate Harbour Arm; and the family-run Bottega Caruso, known for its homemade Italian cuisine. For keen cooks, further culinary highlights in the Cliftonville area include Sete, Oast Bakery, the International Food Centre, and the monthly farmers' market.



The town has excellent connections to London. Margate station has regular services to London St Pancras in under 90 minutes and to London Victoria in around 95 minutes. There are also trains to Canterbury every 30 minutes. Connections to Europe are excellent, with the Eurotunnel linking Folkestone and Calais.



Council Tax Band: D