Marley Lane, Finglesham, Deal, Kent

Marley Barn West is a weather-boarded Grade II listed barn conversion offering over 2,400 sq ft of sensitively modernised accommodation arranged over two floors. Period features have been thoughtfully retained, including a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling beams.

Configured to provide an ideal family and entertaining space, the accommodation flows from a spacious yet welcoming reception hall with feature flagstone flooring. There is a useful boot room and a modern cloakroom/shower room.

The rear-aspect sitting room features a vaulted ceiling and an exposed brick inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove; a galleried landing sits above and French doors open to the rear terrace and garden. Adjacent is the wooden-floored dining room which has a useful beamed hatch through to the kitchen. The front-aspect study has a timber-framed half-wall – this room could serve as an additional bedroom, if desired.

The dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an array of bespoke wall and base units with work surfaces over, together with modern integrated appliances; there is a further set of French doors to the rear terrace. The neighbouring utility room, complete with a Belfast sink and a door to the side of the property, provides additional convenience.

On the vaulted first floor, the generous galleried landing has a seating area to one side and gives access to the bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a bath and separate shower. There are three further bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, also with a bath and separate shower.

Agent's note: This property has a public footpath within its boundary

Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached over a gravelled drive providing private parking and giving access to a detached double garage.

The well-maintained garden is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees and features numerous seating areas. There is a summer house with a verandah, a greenhouse, an area of light woodland and a spacious paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Midway between Deal and Sandwich the attractive hamlet of Finglesham has a public house. Nearby villages, including Northbourne and Sholden, offer amenities such as shopping, pubs and primary schooling.

Deal has an award-winning high street, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, cafés, leisure and educational amenities and a long stretch of beach. Sandwich provides high street and independent shopping together with two world-class golf courses, Royal St George’s and Prince’s. More extensive amenities are available in Dover and Canterbury.

The area offers plentiful outdoor pursuits including coastal cliff walks, fishing, sailing and further golf courses. There is a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling including Warden House Primary School and Sandwich Junior School (both rated Ofsted Outstanding), together with independent schools including Northbourne Park, St Faith’s at Ash and Dover College.

Communications links are excellent: the A2 London-Dover road (7.9 miles) links to the motorway network, Deal station offers regular services to London in around 90 minutes, and the Port of Dover and Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone give easy access to the Continent.