Detached house for sale in North Barracks, Walmer CT14

Hougoumont is an imposing Grade II listed detached Georgian family home nestled in a prime location and offering flexible, well proportioned and elegant accommodation. The property has been maintained in excellent condition throughout and boasts a wealth of period features with high ceilings, sash windows and feature fireplaces to name just a few. The large windows allow for natural light to flood in and offer picturesque views of the surrounding area.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of four reception rooms including a lounge, formal dining room, sitting room and a breakfast room. There is also a large cloakroom .The breakfast room leads into the delightful kitchen which has a comprehensive range of units and a built in pantry. There is also a spacious and well appointed utility room accessed from the kitchen. The impressive staircase in the entrance hall leads to the first floor where you will find four double bedrooms and a large single bedroom as well as two separate modern shower rooms.

Externally the good size garden is ideal for gardening enthusiasts and has been thoughtfully designed and is easily maintained with lawn and patio area ideal for entertaining. There is also a separate courtyard. Parking will never be a problem with two allocated parking spaces to the front. The property is found on a private road in a highly sought after area close to The Strand in Walmer, with easy access to the pebble shoreline and less than a mile from Deal town centre offering a wide range of amenities with an eclectic mix of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. The Barracks dates back to the 1800's and were converted to residential use in the late 1990's when the Royal Marines Schools of Music left the town. Hougoumont also has a blue plaque commemorating the fact it was the home of Sir Vivien Dunn, who was the Director of Music for the Royal Marines Band Service.

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Location

Walmer is a town situated in Kent, which lies on the English Channel, six-miles south-east of Sandwich and eight miles north-east of Dover. Its coastline, castle and castle gardens attract many visitors. Historically the home of the Royal Marines, Walmer now has a dedicated Bandstand on the Green with weekly concerts through the summer. It shares many amenities and services with its adjoining neighbour, the town of Deal, a former fishing and mining town that became a 'limb port' of the Cinque Ports in 1278 and grew into the busiest port in England. Today, Walmer and Deal are a seaside resort with an award-winning High Street, high-speed train Links to St Pancras and independent shops. An array of cafes and pubs sit along the picturesque seafront that is home to a sweeping pier.

Ground Floor

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Porch

Porch

Entrance Hall

Leading To

Lounge (4.21m x 4.86m)

Dining Room (4.86m x 4.24m)

Reception Room (4.88m x 4.21m)

Breakfast Room (4.88m x 4.29m)

Kitchen (3.95m x 3.65m)

Utility Room (6.14m x 2.20m)

Cloakroom (2.08m x 2.85m)

With a WC

First Floor

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Landing

Leading To

Bedroom (4.86m x 3.69m)

Bedroom (4.86m x 3.74m)

Shower Room (1.70m x 3.71m)

Bedroom (4.86m x 3.73m)

Bedroom (4.25m x 2.96m)

Bedroom/Office (4.06m x 2.14m)

Shower Room (1.64m x 2.66m)

Parking - Off Street