Amanda Lubrani bought this landmark building, and has beautifully renovated and restored it, developing sixteen new homes – most of which have the most stunning ocean views.

Prospect House has a most remarkable history. In 1917, after repeated high seas and tearing gales, most of the small fishing village of  Hallsands was destroyed by the sea. Two sisters and residents of the village, Ella and Patience Trout invested the little compensation they received from the loss of their home into a small plot of land on the cliff top above the ruined village. With Ella’s dreams of a hotel but nothing to spend on construction costs the sisters set to work building a small guesthouse by hand, which opened in 1925. Over the next 30 years the guesthouse grew into Trouts Hotel, gaining national acclaim for its perfect location, fine food and friendship and warmth of Ella and Patience.

After the death of the sisters in the 1950’s the hotel was closed by their other sister Edith who lived there as a recluse until the 1970s allowing the building to run into decay.

When Amanda Lubrani purchased the rundown building in 2006, it took her very little time to decide that “New England” was the style she wanted to use for the development. “After all,” says Amanda, “many of the first settlers who took the English culture and America originated from Plymouth. The shape of the building is classically similar to those that were replicated in America.” Retaining as much of the original building – and the history – as possible, the resulting properties are simply stunning.

Prospect House, South Hallsands

The inspiring New England interiors are created with many soft soothing shades of white – giving a light and clarity to reflect that of clear sunshine. A peaceful, practical environment in harmony with nature and the sea is created using a splash of sea blues and greens, driftwood greys and the subtle warmth of natural wood with stone. Whitened timber flooring stretches throughout the properties; externally arctic white weatherboarding reflects the sunshine.