Surrey Homes | SH79 | August 2021 | Adding value to your property supplement inside

The combination of John Alfredo’s making and Beatrice’s finding creates a satisfying rhythm
“Previously we lived in Hertfordshire,” she says, “but
after 20 years in London it was too rural and remote.
We thought of Brighton, but it was too expensive,
then someone mentioned Hastings – I had never
heard of it! Then we realised we already knew people
here and we could afford it, so we came to look.”
Like many people who are slightly surprised to find
themselves living there, the new mecca for artistic types
has now worked its unique charm on Beatrice. “I never
thought I would love living by the sea, but I do – and it is
also the second sunniest town in Britain, which is great.”
Making the most of the outdoor areas to enjoy that
sunshine was clearly a priority for John Alfredo, who
has created an amazing garden at the back of the house,
by carving what Beatrice says was just a ‘steep slope’
up into three terraces, accessed by concrete steps.
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