As the decade changes it's a perfect time to reminisce about years gone by and within the interior design world what better decade to travel back in time to than the 1980s.
After the dominance of brown and orange during the 1970s, the next decade was predominantly about bright and bold, fancy extras and outlandish flourishes.
The decor developed to match the confidence of the decade, with a wave of black, red, and grey sweeping the nation amongst young people coupled with strong florals, fancy curtains and the classic 1980s wallpaper borders amongst a more adult demographic.
Whichever way your childhood home was decorated, this sprawling three bedroom dormer bungalow in an enviable position on the seafront in Rhos on Sea in Conwy can transport you to the decade as soon as you step inside.
At the time, more of everything within the interiors world was the norm - more flowers, more swags on the curtains, more borders and more fake wood in the kitchen.
Nothing says 1980s decor more than the wallpaper border, either used as a fancy design between wall and ceiling or instead of a dado rail, or both.
This brilliant abode by the sea has an abundance of floral borders and statement curtains that are not far from being accurately described as works of fabric art.
From the open slat staircase and some of the visually mesmerising carpets that remain, the property was most likely built in the 1970s.
As with most mid century constructed homes this means the rooms are generous and light and offer a new owner a variety of options to configure the house to suit their lifestyle.
After admiring the sea view from the property's much sort after location on the popular Cayley Promenade enter the house via a spacious hall.
The entrance is flanked by the main sitting room on one side and a dining room on the other. A Grecian style archway greets visitors before they choose which way to wander.
The large lounge has absorbing views directly to the seafront on the outside and a combination of chandeliers and pattern carpet and wallpaper on the inside.
The room has oodles of space and oodles of potential.
Imagine changing the picture window into a bank of bi-fold doors opening directly out onto a sun terrace overlooking the sea. Perfect.
To the other side of the entrance hall is a large dining room, again boasting elements of original 1980s bold decor.
Next to the dining room is a generous sized kitchen which has a pseudo country cottage style, with the 'must-have' 1980s floral border and the occasional 'harvest fruit' accent tile within the splash back which was a very popular addition to any fashionable kitchen during this decade.
The most obvious alteration to this area of the home for a new buyer is to knock the wall down between these two rooms to create a fabulous and spacious kitchen diner with French doors to a front patio to access those incredible sea views.
This side of the property also has a handy utility room, cloakroom and rear entrance - very useful for taking off sandy shoes after a bracing walk on the beach opposite the house.
Along the hallway and there is the added benefit of a sun room that overlooks the large and mainly lawn rear garden.
This a perfect and private spot to enjoy the peace to be found at the rear of the home in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the promenade at the front.
Past the sun room and there is a sleeping 'wing' to discover.
Two double bedrooms, one at the front that leads to a dressing room through an added archway.
This spacious bedroom has two sets of built-in wardrobes and a pink decor that would have been the height of fashion at the time in the late '80s and early 1990s, although the carpet and velvet fabric headboard would not look out of place in a 1970s interior design scheme.
The flourishes continue in the main bathroom with even the suite, including the toilet, displaying floral patterns. Another fancy window display makes a statement in this room too.
The second bedroom at the rear of the house overlooks the garden and the third bedroom and additional bathroom are within the converted dormer loft extension on the first floor.
As the house is on a corner plot it benefits from a large L-shaped front garden as well as a generous back garden.
The estate agent selling the property suggests a new owner will want to put their own stamp on the interiors of the home , but the plot is so generous it could be that a new owner completely rebuilds to create the house of their particular dreams, subject to planning consent of course.
And who could blame a new owner for wanting to create a home that fully maximises those engaging sea views tantalising the eyes from just across the road?
Whether a classic mid century home with retro decor or a contemporary house built in 2020, it doesn't matter what decade you decide to live in on this site, it is a coastal location winner.
For sale for a guide price of £695,000 call Coast & Marina Properties at their Deganwy branch on 01492 580500 to find out more.
