The home uses renovated railway carriages for a large part of its interior and also includes a bar made from a boat in the garden
The interiors of the former Pink Floyd manager's house were largely created from 19th-century railway carriages(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
A piece of rock 'n' roll history awaits at West Wittering beach, where the former home of Steve O’Rourke, legendary manager of Pink Floyd, is now listed for sale at £3.5 million.
O’Rourke, who guided the band through its rise to fame, lived in this unique five-bedroom beachfront property known as Beauty Point.
The house not only has a role in music history, being the setting for the music video Arnold Lane, but also architectural history due to its unique house style, being made from two 19th-century railway carriages.
Built around 19th century railway carriages
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The bar is made from an old railway carriage(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
Three of the homes bedrooms are made from railway carriages(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
Designed by architect Timothy Hatton, the quirky and ingenious layout incorporates two restored 1880’s railway carriages within the walls of the home.
A bar is made using one of the carriages whilst three of the bedrooms also make use of the former transport system as does the family bathroom.
The current owner, Simon Vaughn, said the railway carriages stood out to him as they were a "fascinating detail" in how they were repurposed.
Garden bar made from a converted boat
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A boat in the garden was turned into an outside bar(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
The garden path leads to an outside pergola with a bed(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
The garden provides direct access to the beach(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
The breakfast table outside is on the border of the beach(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
An outdoor shower is also included in the garden's features(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
Beauty Point's landscape provides direct access to West Wittering beach, but its garden unique features may give you enough entertainment to never go there.
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The gardens includes an art studio, sauna, hot tub, outdoor shower, and a secluded swing seat.
Outdoor entertaining is also elevated with various dining spots, including a bar fashioned from a repurposed boat, beachside dining table, and a fire pit.
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Bedrooms with views from Selsey to the Isle of Wight
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The upstairs balcony provides incredible views of the beach(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
180 degree views of West Wittering beach can be seen from the other bedrooms(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
Upstairs, the bedrooms have double-height pitched roofs and also provides 180 degree views of the beach, from Selsey to Portsmouth and across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
The master bedroom includes a private lounge area, wood-burning stove and a roof deck balcony.
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(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
Kitchen-dining area spans the width of the property
The heart of the home lies in its expansive kitchen and dining area, spanning the width of the property.
There is also a connecting downstairs lounge that has an open fireplace whilst the entrance hall includes a boot room, utility area and guest bathroom.
The home is available for £3.5 million and can be viewed on Savills website.
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The dining room spans the width of the property(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
The downstairs lounge includes an fireplace(Image credit: Perry Property Advisors)
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
