Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex

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Architect: Henry Tanner

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This superb seafront apartment in Bexhill-on-Sea is located on the 4th floor of an elegant 1930s Art Deco block. The generous proportions of the rooms, the sea views and high ceilings all add to the immense of appeal of this two-bedroom property.

The block was designed by Henry Tanner, an architect who is perhaps best known for his design of the Park Lane Hotel, one of the most spectacular Art Deco buildings in London. The son of Sir Henry Tanner, who was the Government’s Chief Architect of Works at the end of the 19th century, he was renowned for his work with wealthy clients, who appreciated the grandeur of his outstanding designs. The builders of the block, Walter Lawrence and Co, are also well-known for their prestigious work in the 1930s which included the Royal London Mutual Insurance building in Finsbury Square, at the time the tallest building in London.

Motcombe Court retains many original 1930s features throughout the building, as does the apartment (including original kitchen cabinetry).

Bexhill-on-Sea is one of Sussex’s most celebrated seaside towns. It is the home of the De-La-Warr Pavilion, one of Britain’s most celebrated Modern buildings. This 1935 building by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff has been recently renovated and is now an internationally renowned arts centre with an impressive programme of exhibitions, performances and events. Central London can be reached by train in under two hours and the continent is also easily accessible (both via Ashford International).

Annual service charge: approx  £3,740 (includes central heating and hot water).

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.


History

Motcombe Court was designed by the architect Henry Tanner F.R.I.B.A. in the 1930’s. Tanner was one of the most celebrated architects of the pre-war period. He held the post of President of the Architectural Association and completed some of the most important commissions of the time in London including the Dickens & Jones Department Store, Strand Palace Hotel, Oceanic House for the White Star Line at Pall Mall and others. The Park Lane Hotel in London is perhaps Tanner’s best known work and is frequently described as one of the finest 1930s buildings in London.

Motcombe Court was built by the eminent company Walter Lawrence and Co. Just before erecting Motcombe Court they had built the Masonic Hall at Great Queens Street, London, Surrey County Hall at Kingston and the Odeon Cinema at Muswell Hill.They also built the laboratories for Metropolitan Water on Roseberry Ave and the Royal London Mutual Insurance building in Finsbury Square (at the time the tallest building in London).


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