4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A wonderful, once in a generation opportunity to obtain one of only two of the original, and historical, Royal Marines officers’ properties at the North Barracks; The Quartermaster’s is a substantial family home built circa 1795.

This imposing Grade II Listed Georgian family home is nestled in a prime location and offers flexible, well-proportioned and elegant accommodation. The property boasts a wealth of period features with high ceilings, sash windows and feature fireplaces to name just a few, whilst the dry moat adds to the sense of light, comfort and grandeur. The large windows, so prevalent in the architecture of the period, allow for natural light to flood in and offer picturesque views of the green opposite.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of two large reception rooms including a spacious living room with sash windows and feature fireplace, and a formal dining room with panelling. There is also a large cloakroom, and farmhouse style kitchen leading to a private courtyard. 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 three double bedrooms serviced by the family bathroom. The cellar also provides additional living space with a bedroom, family room and store room all located at this level.

Externally the mature garden is set out in a Georgian style and is ideal for al fresco dining or entertaining. There is also a small, secluded courtyard providing a tranquil private escape. Parking will never be a problem with allocated parking spaces to the front.

The property also has a Listed Building of England plaque. In the past, it was the residence of Sgt. John Woon, Quartermaster for the Royal Marines, whose headstone is to be found in the North Barracks Green’s perimeter west wall.

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 weekly Parkrun, ever-popular bandstand and Walmer Green are also all within a three minute walk. 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.

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Location Summary
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 adjourning 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.