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The Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
World's OLDEST bungalow in UK seaside village sees price slashed by £750,000
CROWNED by Historic England as the "oldest bungalow in the world", this home could be yours following a massive £750,000 price slash. This six-bedroom"piece of history" was built in the 1870s when Queen Victoria was on the throne. 7 7 Located in Birchington, Kent, the property boasts stunning views of the coast, complete with its own path down to the beach. The building became Grade II listed in June 1986, and according to Historic England is the last surviving example of the very first bungalows built in the UK. It was first listed in 2021 for £2million and again in 2023 when the owner failed to sell the bungalow through other agents and knocked £500,000 off the price. Now, Ben Williams from Fresh Estates is keen to sell the unique home for £1.25million and is confident of its 'good value.' Williams said: 'A lot of what they're building around here, down in this part of the country, what they're throwing up over a weekend is absolute rubbish. 'It won't be here in 50 years, let alone 150 years.' This one-of-a-kind home rests on a cliff edge and boasts a large rear garden with direct sea views. It also has a grand 60ft long hallway, a bar for entertaining, and even a separate annex. Beyond these features, Williams added: 'It's the chance to buy a bit of history, unfortunately that seems to be a bit of a dying breed.' 7 7 On the price slash, Williams explained that the original listing price was too expensive but now he believes it to be much more reasonable. He candidly said: 'I've honestly not had that much interest in it. "The market hasn't helped - it's been tough, it's been really really tough.' Williams added: 'It will take a certain individual, probably someone from abroad, somebody who appreciates the history behind it.' Residing in the village of Birchington, Kent, also comes with its perks. The village is situated on the north Thanet coastline and is well connected to neighbouring seaside towns by bus, rail and road, and has a Mainline link to London for commuters. Historic England's blog also revealed that the architect of the building, John Taylor, designed the first modern British bungalows and built them in Kent between 1869 and 1870. Taylor is famed for designing train stations on the London, Chatham and Dover Railway. The public body says that the name 'bungalow' caught on in 1870 after a journalist compared Taylor's buildings to bungalows. Leading Victorian doctor, Professor Erasmus Wilson, also advocated for the name and bought the first four of Taylor's bungalows. 7 7 7 Wilson is quoted on Historic England's blog saying: "The idea of Bungalows seems to take people's minds immensely. "They are novel, quaint, pretty and perfect as to sanitary qualities.' Wilson continued his praise, saying: "The best sanitary home for a family is a bungalow."
CNA
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Hendrick's Sunset Cinema – enjoy an open-air movie experience under the stars
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to watch award-winning movies at the beach with other film lovers. It's happening via Hendrick's Sunset Cinema, making a return from 8 to 25 May at Tanjong Beach on Sentosa. Ben Williams, Director of Groundswell Events, organiser of Hendrick's Sunset Cinema talks about how the blending of acclaimed films, cocktails, and stunning seaside views provide for the ultimate night out.
