Walmsley Road, Broadstairs, CT10

Once upon a time, there was a man by the name of Mr Walmsley, who was a small landowner and a lover of vegetables. He worked his land to create local produce and he resided in Harborne Lodge, from where he could purvey his land and care for his vegetables. As time went by, he sold his land, and it became a road, where further dwellings were built. He named the road after himself, perhaps for future prosperity, or maybe so he could remain in name, close to where he lived his life – geek do not know for sure.

Today, geek are selling Mr Walmsley’s home, as the current owner, like Mr Walmsley is off to pasture’s new. For those of you that find historical connections interesting, and appreciate a home’s story, the original deeds, will be handed down and the baton of the good name, ‘Walmsley’ will be yours to keep.

Harborne Lodge is a house of undeniable character and personality. It is unique and stands out from the crowd. Mr Walmsley must have been an original as is the current owner – perhaps there is a subconscious message, that any future owners must have an appreciation of what it means to be unconventional.

The ambience of the house reverberates the past, and its remnants remain in the shape of stained-glass windows, a plethora of interior fitments and parquet flooring in the original living room. The originality of the home is juxtaposed with a uber cool extension, which, whilst its exterior is in keeping with the main building, its interior is a vast, well lit communal and family space. The kitchen is fitted in a striking blue, and the island has been constructed from alternative recycled products. There is exposed brick work and cut away windows, that refuse to be ordinary. geek are in love with this space.

The original kitchen now functions as a utility room, and the original dining room now a versatile space, which could be a study, a play area, or a chill out space for music lovers and readers alike.

Upstairs, as is archetypal of this period and type of property, are your three bedrooms and a bathroom. Functionality is key, and the bathroom is modernised in easy colours, and does what it says on the tin. Likewise, the threebedrooms, are airy and light, and are spaces, which invite creativity and customising.

Walmsley Road is a location, which lends itself to being enviable. It is deep in the heart of Broadstairs and will enable you to be able to walk and reach her conveniences, as well as her comforts and her salient features.

If quirky Broadstairs living is your vibe, then geek, would suggest you check this one out.

Sitting Room

4.5m x 4m

W/C

1.3m x 0.8m

Family Room

3.6m x 3.4m

Utility Room

3.6m x 2.5m

Kitchen / Diner

5.7m x 4.2m

Bedroom 1

4.3m x 3.5m

Bedroom 2

3.4m x 3.4m

Bedroom 3

2.7m x 2.4m

Bathroom

3.7m x 1.7m