Spade House, Grade II* listed residence in Sandgate, England.
The mansion features harled walls, buttresses, extended roofs, and mullioned windows that emphasize its horizontal architectural design along the coastline.
Architect C.F.A. Voysey designed and constructed Spade House between 1899 and 1903 as a seaside residence for science fiction writer H.G. Wells.
During his residence from 1901 to 1909, H.G. Wells wrote several major works including Kipps, Tono-Bungay, and Ann Veronica at this location.
The property, now operating as Wells House nursing home, displays a blue plaque placed by the Sandgate Society commemorating its connection to H.G. Wells.
The original heart-shaped door ornament, characteristic of Voysey's designs, was replaced with a spade symbol at Wells's specific request for this house.
Location: Sandgate
GPS coordinates: 51.07470,1.15252
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:55
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