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Dungeness Roundhouse Complex
The Ro undhouse complex comprises the original early 19th Century
roundhouse and two 2 bedroomed cottages and is situated on the South coast
of Kent. Dungeness is a remote and unique area and is increasingly sought
after by those wishing to escape to peace and quiet. Remote it may be but
it is only 25 miles from Ashford, Folkestone and France and only an hour
and a half from London. For more details on the area see
www.dungeness.org.uk
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the roundhouse itself there is a self contained 2 bedroomed maisonette. This is let partly
furnished or can be unfurnished. There are four equal size rooms about 12
feet square (although being within a round house they can be likened to
four segments. The two on the ground floor are bedrooms with the two on
the first floor being a living room and kitchen. There is a separate
shower room off of the kitchen. Heating is from off peak electric storage
radiators. The maisonette is facing north with views to the nuclear
power station and open beach towards Lydd. rent £400.00 pcm
The remainder of the first floor of the roundhouse forms the owners
quarters and comprises two large double bedrooms, living room, bathroom
and kitchen. Polished, original wooden floorboards grace the whole
apartment and although centrally heated from an oil fired boiler the large
living area does have an impressive multi fuelled cast iron heater. The
kitchen has purpose built units and overall the flat has an understated
air of classic originality. From the living quarters there is access to an
inner courtyard topped with a polycarbonate dome and mezzanine floor
giving spectacular views across the channel and the Romney Marsh.
The ground floor comprises a 1 bedroomed studio apartment (not
currently available for letting, a large workshop and a unique feature in
the brick dome (half of the globe of some 25 feet diameter upon which the
whole roundhouse structure is supported. This feature would make an ideal
gallery.
 The
bungalows known as the East and West Cottages comprise 4 equal sized rooms
(approx. 12 feet square) and are currently used as two bedrooms a dining
room and a living room. Both have galley kitchens off the dining room and
the East Cottage has a bathroom, the West having a shower room. Both are
centrally heated - the East by oil and the West by LPG. Both have small
gardens which a dedicated to wildlife and both have detached garages.
Rent £600.00 pcm
Although not formally offered for sale serious
offers in the region of £1 million to £1.25 million for the Roundhouse and £200k
to £300k for each
bungalow would be considered. Mortgages could be available for suitable
applicants. It could be utilised as a
cultural centre, providing accommodation on short term lets for artists,
writers, photographers or could possibly providing luxury holiday
accommodation.
The above is set out purely as a guide and measurements are not exact. A
more detailed description would be made available for serious offers.
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