~ Guide Price of £400,000-£450,000 | Please Quote BM1083 (Ben Morris Bespoke Coastal Property)
~ The Engine House, Lydden, CT15 7JZ
~ Freehold | Three Bedrooms | Two Bathroom | Separate WC

Part of the last surviving building of the Stonehall Colliery, this three-bedroom house sits within a former industrial structure, now reworked into a small collection of contemporary homes

Set back from the road along an unusually long, shared driveway, the approach introduces a gradual sense of separation from the everyday. The building reveals itself slowly; a robust composition of red brick, arched openings and dark timber cladding, its industrial origins still clearly legible.

The house occupies 1,173 sq ft internally, where the plan has been carefully reworked to balance volume, light and materiality. Exposed brick piers and deep-set windows lend a sense of permanence, while a restrained palette of dark joinery, timber and soft neutral tones creates a calm, cohesive interior.

The ground floor is arranged as a single, flowing living space. The kitchen sits to one side, defined by clean-lined cabinetry and open shelving, its darker tones offset by the warmth of brick and natural materials. A central island anchors the room, while light enters from the garden-facing elevation, shifting throughout the day. The living area feels quieter and more introspective, with views drawn out towards planting beyond.

Upstairs, the principal room sits beneath a pitched roof, where rooflights introduce a softer, top-lit quality and a sense of volume. Two bathrooms and a separate ground-floor WC are finished with a pared-back approach; tactile materials and muted tones in keeping with the rest of the house.

To the rear, the garden has been thoughtfully landscape-designed with a naturalistic approach; gravel pathways, structured planting and a paved terrace create a sequence of outdoor spaces that feel both usable and quietly resolved. It is intentionally low-maintenance, allowing the architecture to remain the focus.

The house is served by off-street parking for two cars, with additional visitor spaces, and is equipped with an air-source heat pump, reflecting a more considered, long-term approach to energy use.

Setting

Engine House sits on the edge of open countryside, with a distinctly rural feel, yet remains well connected. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and walking routes, lending a slower, more expansive quality to daily life.

Nearby villages provide a selection of independent amenities, while the coastal towns of Deal and Dover are within easy reach for a wider mix of cafés, restaurants and shops. For transport, Martin Mill station is close by, offering direct connections to London St Pancras in around 1 hour 20 minutes via high-speed services from Dover Priory, making it a viable base for those balancing town and country.

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