The world’s oldest bungalow which overlooks the beach in Birchington-on-Sea has gone on the market for £2million.
Kent’s Grade II listed structure, which was named Fair Outlook due to its spectacular views of the coast, has six bedrooms, two large reception areas, and two en-suite baths.
The property, which is located just one stone away from the Birchington Promenade’s entrance, is Historic England’s oldest remaining example of a bungalow.
The building was built in 1874 by the architect John Taylor, who designed many of the stations on the London, Chatham and Dover Railway, as a holiday home.
Birchington’s Grade II-listed building, in Kent, has six bedrooms and two reception rooms. There are also two en suite bathrooms.
You can find the property just steps from the Birchington Promenade. This beautiful view overlooks the beach front.
The large dining room is located inside the house and features wooden floors as well as large windows looking out onto the garden.
Bungalow, which comes from Hindi and means ‘a house built in Bengali’ style, was first used in England by a journalist who compared Taylor’s newly constructed single-storied home to Bengali homes.
The property was completed in 1881. Professor Erasmus Wilson was an English surgeon who championed this style of construction and bought the four Taylor bungalows.
Professor Wilson was an English pioneer in dermatology and believed that the bungalow was the most sanitary place for families.
He said at that time, “The thought of bungalows seems like it takes people’s mind immensely.” These bungalows are unique, charming, beautiful, and have perfect sanitary characteristics. A Bungalow is the best home for families.
The single-storied dwellings were initially considered ‘a symbol of bohemianism’ and the building type became a popular choice for the aspiring upper-middle class searching for a second home in which they could travel to for a weekend break.
Birchington’s bungalow for sale boasts a magnificent 60 foot hallway and lavish “Manston” room to entertain guests.
You will also find a spacious dining area with stunning views of the sea, as well as a separate utility and fitted kitchen when you enter the house.
Large windows look out onto the back garden from this large reception area.
However, a walk outside will reveal a vast expanse of land. Garage with an L-shaped annexe and a bedroom and shower in the attached kitchen.
You can also access the Garden, with its view out over the ocean front. You can ascend to the top via a spiral staircase.
Fresh Estates estate agents describe the house as ‘immaculate,’ and claim that it is being listed for the first times in 40 years.
The single-storied dwelling in Birchington, which is now on the market for £2million, boasts six large bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms
This property includes a magnificent 60ft long hallway and fitted kitchen.
You will find the living area inside your bungalow with hardwood flooring. Large windows allow for plenty of natural light through.
You can also access the large kitchen from the outside of the house.
It comes with a huge L-shaped garage, an annexe with bedroom and bathroom and an attached kitchen.
Through a staircase, the garden overlooks the ocean front and gives access to the Promenade below. Fresh Estates describes the house as “immaculate”, and it is being offered for sale because this home has been on the market since almost 40 years ago.
John Taylor, an architect who established the first bungalows of England
John Taylor was the architect who built the bungalow in 1874 as a vacation home.
An English architect designed the first bungalows modern at Westgate-on-Sea in Kent, between 1869-1870.
The architect built the 6-bedroom home in Spencer Road Birchington that overlooked the ocean as his holiday home.
After resembling homes in Bengali India’s Bengali region, the single-storey bungalows became known as “Bungalows”. The term means “house in Bengali” in Hindi.
Bungalows were first described as “insular dwelling” in the 19th Century.They were a symbol of Bohemianism and were very popular with the aspiring middle classes.
Dr Andy Brown (Analytics Director, Historic England) said, “The bungalow became both the symbol of bohemianism, and the type of construction of choice for the aspirant upper-middle to have a home where they can enjoy the new concept ”the weekend ”.’.”
Taylor designed several stations of the London Chatham and Dover Railway before he created the Birchington property.
He also designed stations for the Lincoln Loop line with his father, John Henry Taylor.
After purchasing the first four of Taylor’s bungalows himself, the famous Professor Erasmus Wilson said: ‘The idea of Bungalows seems to take people’s minds immensely.
They are unique, charming, beautiful, and have perfect sanitary properties. A Bungalow is the best home for families.