I am nosy. I’ll admit it. I cannot walk past an interesting building without pausing to take a closer look…
Which is how I managed to find myself in some former loos on the promenade in Sheringham, Norfolk.
The poor tradesman who I accosted was quietly trying to have a sneaky fag-break until I strolled along and interrupted his peace.
And demanded a full tour.
And would you believe it, without any prior planning or knowledge I ended up in some public toilets which had been sold at auction two years earlier.
This is what they looked like before:
And then they got snapped up by a local builder for £104k as a thirtieth wedding anniversary present to his wife (note to self: ask for bigger gifts in future).
So what do they look like now?
Well, the Norfolk loos are still a work in progress – but WOW – what an awesome transformation:
And just take a look at the sea front location:
Inside, the work is still ongoing to transform these once derelict toilets into a luxury holiday home – but you can already see how gorgeous this is going to be when complete. Here is one of the two bedrooms (both are en-suite):
With a gorgeous spiral staircase which links the three floors:
And a fantastic lounge with wrap-around balconies and full floor-to-ceiling glazing which takes advantage of the spectacular, panoramic views of the sea, beach and promenade:
The imagination and work which has gone into converting these former public toilets is fantastic. This really will be a fabu-loo-sly gorgeous holiday home with incredible views once the work is complete.
And I had to smile when I heard what the owners plan to call their new holiday home: “Wee Retreat”
Paul Davis
You cannot help but wonder how if came out of this weeks storm windows etc. intact!
Sam
Oh yes – that would’ve been blowy beside the sea!!
Ryuji
Yes! This is exactly what retreat means! Awesome!
Jimbob
heating costs must be expensive with the cold wind and big windows. Norfolk looks right miserable doesn’t it though?
Sam
I think the windows are triplex and specially insulated so shouldn’t be too much of an issue – you’d probably suffer more from being too hot in the summer!
Do you think Norfolk looks miserable?
Sam
Thanks – but I am wondering what a retreat in Japan in like?
Ryuji
Hi, Sam!
http://photo.sankei.jp.msn.com/highlight/data/2013/08/10/16mito/ is an example of retreat in Japan! Do you like it?
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