Thanet: The seemingly unremarkable toilets in Margate hiding an £11k secret
It's not something that would have typically been regarded as one of the isle's beauty spots
An unassuming toilet block in Margate hides a surprising secret worth more than £10,000.
From the outside the former urinals at the junction between Dane Road and Park Road look rather unremarkable, almost like a standard concrete block.
Previously littered with graffiti and plagued by fly tippers it's not something that would have typically been regarded as one of Thanet's beauty spots.
But if you take the time to look from the other side and you'll actually find a huge amount of amazing detail.
The former urinals actually contain a breathtaking decorative cast iron panelling, designed by Doulton & Co Ltd, sanitary engineers which were based in Lambeth, London.
The beautiful intricacies actually mean the loos have achieved Grade-II listed status and were snapped up at a recent auction in Maidstone for a staggering £11,000.
The urinals were among 171 lots listed for sale by Clive Emson, the land and property auctioneers.
Auctioneer Kevin Gilbert said: “These former toilets might be suitable for a variety uses, as long as all necessary consents are obtainable.”
It is currently not known what is in store for the building - but the listed status means the intricate panelling will be protected.
Take a look at the Grade-II listed former toilets below.
From the outside the former urinals at the junction between Dane Road and Park Road look rather unremarkable