The Old Granary, Brookland

The Old Granary, Brookland
Kent, TN29 9QR
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A unique Grade II Listed former 19 Century Granary now beautifully
converted into a deceptively spacious and interesting 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom
semi-detached dwelling with a delightful garden in a peaceful yet central
village location, adjoining open countryside to the rear, surrounded by the
famous, distinctive Romney Marsh landscape yet close to Ashford and all
communication links.
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Entrance Lobby
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Walk in Pantry
Ground Floor Cloakroom
36’ Master Bedroom with En-Suite
Bedroom 2 with En-Suite
3 Further Bedrooms (2 Double/1 Single)
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3 Bathroom
External Utility/Boiler Room
Guide Price £500,000
Property
The Old Granary is an interesting Grade II Listed 19th Century semi-detached dwelling with
brick and part tile hung elevations set under a tiled roof. It is understood the property originally
dates back to circa 1810, being a former Granary, Bakery and village store. In the late 20 th
Century it was then converted into a home which has now been beautifully refurbished,
including new weatherboarding, re-wiring and re-plumbing with new bathrooms throughout.
Internally the charming and deceptively spacious accommodation has retained great character,
arranged over 3 floors with light and airy rooms enjoying good ceiling heights. At the entrance
are attractive original tiled walls and part glazed door opening into the Entrance Lobby leading
to:
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Sitting Room, light and airy double aspect room with bay window to front and door to
Hall with stairs ascending to 1st Floor.
Dining Room with fireplace and timber surround, painted exposed brickwork, views
to side and door to Rear Hallway.
Rear Hallway with external door to compact courtyard area, allowing access to
Boiler/Utility Room with space and plumbing for appliances and side access gate.
Walk in Pantry (original bread oven), useful room providing ample additional storage
Kitchen Breakfast Room, spacious room overlooking delightful rear garden. Navy
blue Esse wood burning range and charming ‘unfitted’ kitchen comprising old brick
pillars and open storage topped with slate work surfaces. Ceramic butler’s sink and
freestanding double electric oven, leaving space for appliances. Central freestanding
reclaimed timber storage cabinet. Doors to Cloakroom and rear garden.
Cloakroom, with W.C. and hand basin. Windows to side and rear.
On the 1st Floor is a spacious Landing (could be used as Study) with understairs storage, stairs
to 2nd Floor and:
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Bedroom 2, with sash window and views to front. Adjoining room suitable for
Dressing Room and En-Suite with white sanitary ware comprising large walk in
shower, hand basin and W.C.
Bedroom 3, double room with beautiful views to rear.
Bedroom 4, double room with rural views to rear.
Bedroom 5 with window to side.
Bathroom with white sanitary ware comprising bath with wall mounted shower above,
hand basin and W.C. Built in storage cupboard and window to rear.
From the Landing stairs lead to the 2nd Floor:
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Master Bedroom, superb double aspect room approx size 36’7 x 13’8 with exposed
timbers offering flexible space (could be ideal studio/study/games room).
Bathroom, generous room with vaulted ceiling and freestanding roll top bath, large
walk in shower, hand basin and W.C. Views to rear.
Grounds and Gardens
The Old Granary is set with a delightful rear garden, with generous terrace adjacent to the
house and the remainder laid to lawn with raised borders. There is a separate area with useful
storage facility and a gate for rear pedestrian access past adjoining properties. To the side of
the house there is also a further gate to the small courtyard allowing entry to the Boiler Room
and house (Rear Hallway).
Situation
The property is situated in a central location in the quiet village of Brookland which has a well
regarded primary school and picturesque 13th Century church, surrounded by famous Romney
Marsh countryside. The Cinque Port of Rye (approx 7 miles) and the market town of Ashford
(approx 12 miles) offer a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational activities. Local
amenities can be found at New Romney (approx 6 miles) with general stores, restaurants,
public houses, leisure facilities and Sainsburys supermarket or Appledore (approx 6 miles) with
general store, tea rooms, church, antiques shop, park and public house. For education there
are a good selection of schools in the area, with both private and state options available. For
transport links, there are regular rail services to London from Ashford including the high speed
rail link to St Pancras (approx 37 minutes) and regular services to the continent via Eurostar.
For travel by car, the motorway network may be joined via the M20 at Ashford.
Directions
From Tenterden High Street head towards
Appledore on the B2080, passing through Appledore
High Street and continuing around a sharp left hand
bend on towards New Romney.
At the 1st
roundabout cross straight over (B2070 to Rye and
Hastings) and at the 2nd roundabout turn right (A259
to Rye and Hastings). After approximately 1 mile
take a left turn into Brookland village and the
property will be found after a short distance on the
right hand side.
Old Brookland High Street
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity, water & drainage with LPG gas central heating
Local Authority: Shepway District Council
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TN30 6JL
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