This property was built around the year 1560 as a charming detached period residence and the main structural timbers were part of a Spanish Galleon captured by the British and taken to Chatham to be broken up, some of the timbers being sold for buildings. The architectural features of the exterior are the horizontal proportions of the ground floor, first floor and roof which suggests a gradual growth and provides a very pleasant effect.

The Lounge with its oak stanchions, main beams and half timbers, black with age, gives a very restful and satisfying atmosphere which visitors are loathe to leave after enjoying its comfort; being well furnished with antique period furniture, it has a charm and beauty of olden times. The lounge has a superb inglenook fireplace featuring a fireback plaque dated 1588 and a coat of arms plaque, heavy oak bressumer and niches either side with leaded windows. In the study we have a stone fireplace with fireback dated 1618.

Situated on New Barn Road the grounds have several stately trees, including walnut, chestnut, ash, yew and others.

There is so much character to this magnificent building, that it requires a viewing to take in all the many wonderful features.

Ground Floor:
• Entrance lobby
• Lounge 30’ X 16’
• Dining Room 21’ X 11’
• Study 15’ X 13’
• Breakfast room
• Kitchen
• Utility Room
• Separate WC

Cellar
• 15’6 x 12’9 External staircase to front garden, internal staircase to main lounge, lights, brick floor and walls

First Floor
• Landing
• Bedroom-1 17’3 X 13’ 4
• En-suite
• Bedroom-2 13’ X 11’ 6
• Bedroom-3 12’ X 11’ 2
• Bedroom-4 11’6 X 9’1
• Family Bathroom / Shower room
• Separate cloakroom

Attic
• Room 5 – can be a bedroom or a study 13’ 7 X 10’ 8
• Room 6 – can be a bedroom or a play room 21’ X 10’ 5

Detached Double Garage
• Two double wooden doors, side entrance to the garden, power and lights
• Drive giving access into Bentley close, and available to park multiple vehicles.

Garden
• The house stands in grounds of overall, approximately ½ Acre
• Laid to lawn which surrounds the house
• Summer house
• Tree house
• Brick Patio area
• Family seating area


Situated on the sought-after area, off New Barn Road, and within easy reach of good local schools, transport links and village amenities, the property can cater for families of varying sizes.

A private driveway for 3-4 vehicles and a double garage for further parking, if necessary.

What the current owners say:

“In 1991 after twenty years of moving house to suit my work in the construction industry. I was made director so could finally choose a family home. We lived in Newbarn and my wife and children found New Barn House and fell in love with its unique charm so when I went to see it I was under considerable pressure, fortunately I loved it so we bought it fitted a new kitchen renewed electricity and plumbing and moved in. My job was quite hectic especially in difficult economic times but N.B.H was always a wonderful calming haven to come home to. The children loved it and the house was always full of their friends. We have had some wonderful family celebrations especially at Christmas where the setting is superb, the kids thought it a wonderful party house.
It has been a great place to spend lockdown, lovely house and garden in which to chill and lovely walks in a caring community. We are moving because we are getting on and the house is too big for us. Telling the grandchildren, we are moving will be very difficult because they love the place as much as we do.”


New Barn is well positioned for Longfield Village, offering Longfield Station for services to London Victoria in just 31 minutes. The village also offers a Waitrose, a Co-Op, a Post-Office, and independent operators to include takeaway outlets, costa coffee, butchers, bakers, a barber, as well as hair & nail salons. For those that enjoy shopping or dining out, Bluewater Shopping Centre is also just 6.1 miles (approx. 11 min drive) away.

Whilst road links to A2, M25, M2 and M20 are superb, Ebbsfleet International is also within close proximity, offering services to Stratford International and St Pancras International (for Kings Cross) in just 11 and 21 minutes respectively.

The property is within the catchment area of a number of reputable primary and secondary schools (See school checker for more), with a bus stop just in front of the house, offering both School Bus services, and a Clarkes Commuter Coach to Canary Wharf.