24 Mill RoadDymchurch | Romney Marsh | Kent | TN29 0NY

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24 Mill RoadSituated just a few hundred yards from the golden sands of Dymchurch is Dry Syns, an extremely attractive, 17th Century property that gets its rather unusual name from the famous book by Russell Thorndike. “It was the look of the house that initially attracted me,” says Debbie. “It has all the charm of a 17th Century property from the front, but the back it looks almost Tudor. And inside it’s also hugely characterful and awash with lovely period features. It’s so impressive that on my initial viewing it took me only a matter of minutes to put in an offer.”

One enters this lovely home into a large and welcoming reception hall, which provides a wonderful introduction to the style and character that permeates almost every room of the house. “As well as the look of the house, another aspect that I absolutely love is the space throughout,” continues Debbie. “The huge reception room is at the front, and then that flows into the grand dining room with its beautiful inglenook fireplace, which in turn leads into the very spacious conservatory. Because the house is so large I’ve been able to run a B&B business throughout the summer months. All of the bedrooms are en suite, which is ideal, and the fact that both the beach and the open countryside are so close means that I can earn a nice little income.”

“The house was just perfect when I bought it, but the garden was in desperate need of a great deal of TLC,” says Debbie. “It took an awful lot of work to sort it out, but it’s now really lovely. It consists of around half an acre, which is sizeable for a village location, and at the back of the house, leading straight out from the conservatory is a lovely decked sun terrace and a large expanse of lawn. Because Dymchurch is situated in a bay, we have a microclimate so most of the time it’s lovely and sunny. Towards the back of the property is a huge area that I use for parking, but it has the potential to be developed as at one time planning permission was granted for a large doctors surgery.”

“I’ve love living Dymchurch,” says Debbie. “There’s a wonderful sense of community here, so everyone says ‘hello’, and there’s so much to get involved in. It also has three very nice pubs, an Indian restaurant and lots of really lovely little shops. Everything you could possibly need on a day-to-day basis is here. And if you need to go further, the M20 is just 15 minutes away and Ashford has the high-speed rail service. However, during the winter months in particular I rarely venture out of Dymchurch because all that I need is just a stroll away.”

“When you live in a property like this you are merely the custodian of the building, and I feel that I have done my very best to look after it,” says Debbie. “I have loved the space, the character and the roaring fires in the depths of winter, but it’s now time for someone else to enjoy it.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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DESCRIPTIONFabulous five bedroom, five bathroom detached residence in the centre of the town offers a fabulous opportunity as a family home and has a rear plot with development potential. Currently comprising reception hall, two spacious reception room, kitchen, conservatory and cloakroom to the ground floor. To the first floor five bedrooms all with en suite facilities and a small office. Externally there is a large garden with off street parking for several cars, a detached double garage and store to the bottom of the drive (planning permission was once granted for a doctors surgery on this area)

This fabulous 17th Century building named after the book by Russell Thorndike ‘Dr Syn’ which was made into the famous film by Walt Disney with its oak beams, log fires that adds to this building irreplaceable character. Dr Syns is a Grade II Listed building set in Mill Road, all the houses and cottages in this road are of historical interest, with the smugglers cottage just over the road with its small look out windows.

Dr Syns has full central heating throughout and a doubled glazed conservatory. The other windows are original lead lights in keep with this fantastic building. There is home and income potential if so desired.

The beach is a fantastic place to spend the day with its golden sands and flat surface, safe for children of all ages.The High speed train link to London runs from Folkestone, Ashford, and cuts the travelling time down by a lot. (If you still wanted to go to work up in Town). Dymchurch Romney Marsh has its own Micro Climate with Sun most of the summer and good temperatures all year round.

Situated only 300 yards from the golden sandy beach of Dymchurch and 200 Yards from the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch miniature steam railway. With great travel links the Euro Tunnel 15 mins drive, M20 and a 15 mins drive away, Dover Port 25 mins and London just over an hour depending on traffic.

The property is within walking distance of all local amenities including doctors surgery, local super market, chemist, post office, greengrocers, village store, hairdressers, pubs and restaurants, Church, Village Hall and primary school.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 24.09.2015

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