"My base for the weekend is a gorgeous, topsy-turvy Georgian townhouse built in 1835 and perched on the secluded, leafy Hawley Square. The square itself is steeped in history, having been developed in the 1760s as a reaction to the rise in visitors being advised by medical professionals to "take in the sea air." How very Jane Austen of them."
"Back to my Airbnb, however, and there's no haunted feeling here; it feels truly lived in, and that's exactly what it is. The house is owned and occupied (when not rented out) by architect Sam and their partner, Carlos, an artist who travels between Margate and Bogota frequently for work. What sets this property apart is the care, love, and creativity that you feel in every corner and detail throughout."
"Eclectic artwork covers much of the wall space. Forget about generic prints of Big Ben or wishy-washy seascapes in ill-fitting frames; here, expansive pieces span entire walls, palm trees climb through furniture, towers of baked-bean cans stand sentry, and hammers are purposefully lodged in the living room wall. The walls themselves resemble artwork, too, with distressed paint adding texture and character."
A Georgian townhouse built in 1835 sits on secluded, leafy Hawley Square, developed in the 1760s when visitors were advised to "take in the sea air." The nearby Theatre Royal closed for restoration in 2022 but retains striking, if dilapidated, bones. The house is owned and occupied by architect Sam and their partner Carlos, an artist who travels between Margate and Bogota. The interior feels lived in and lovingly curated, with eclectic, expansive artwork, distressed paint textures, and playful installations. The ground floor features a large south-facing dining room and a sleek, well-equipped kitchen; a winding staircase leads to a bright living room and two double bedrooms with walnut frames.
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