
Westward facing and on the border of Margate’s Old Town and Cliftonville, this three-bedroom apartment offers Georgian seaside living with a decidedly contemporary edge. Set on the third floor of the Grade II-listed Paragon Court, its elevated position and large sash windows afford coastal views out along the clifftops, reaching as far as Reculver Towers. From here, it’s easy to see why Turner declared that “the skies over Thanet are the loveliest in all of Europe”.
Setting the Scene
Built in the late Georgian era following Margate’s accession as the seaside resort for the wealthy and fashionable, Paragon Court is an integral landmark in the town’s architectural landscape. While Margate’s principal stylistic allegiance was to London’s suburbs during this period, other influences can here be detected. Once draped with canopied balconies, there are touches of the elegant terraces of Brighton or Cheltenham in its stuccoed and ordered façade.
Following the development of Clifton Lido and Paragon Court, the area became a centre of Victorian and Edwardian Margate leisure, including the council-constructed bandstand on Fort Paragon. With the construction of the pioneering Winter Gardens, the area was renowned for its musical performances throughout the 20th century. For more information, please see the History section.
History
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