Beams and dreams: properties with tremendous timbers

Simon Stone

Natural wood adds a rich warmth to any room, but when that wood is at eye level and higher, the effect is elevated to new heights. From wall uprights, ceiling rafters, and crossbeams to interior and exterior panelling, wood looks good wherever it’s used, and nowhere more so than in these properties with tremendous timbers.

Stony silence

In the idyllic village of Harbledown near Canterbury, this four bedroom stone-built house converted from a village school boasts a captivating blend of old-world charm and contemporary allure across 1162 sq ft.

From its soaring double-height ceilings to the cosy wood burner and oak spiral staircase, every corner exudes a unique charm that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation.

Outside are a large driveway to the front and a tranquil woodland oasis for a garden with multiple terraces.

£425,000 – click here to discover School Cottages

Raw energy

Two breathtaking floors of light-filled Grade II Listed industrial space to renovate with views to the sea in the heart of Hastings Old Town.

Currently with commercial use on a 981 year lease, the upper floor has 8 years remaining on a planning window to apply for permission for conversion to residential.

The 2,000 sq ft is equally split across the two floors. Currently unconnected, they could be rejoined to create one vast space.

£425,000 – click here to discover George Street

Cottage core

A magnificent freehold in Mill Hill, North London that was historically a pair of semi-detached Georgian cottages, but is now a single home of three-storeys covering almost 2,100 sq ft.

Ready for its next chapter, the interior includes six bedrooms and four reception rooms, and there’s planning permission to add a two-storey extension with a cloakroom and wonderful orangery on the ground floor, and a second bathroom on the first floor.

£1,000,000 – click here to discover The Welches

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About the Author

Simon Stone

Simon Stone has been an estate agent for nearly 30 years. He began his career in South East London, then spent 18 years at the heart of the emerging Shoreditch market, selling countless lofts and warehouse apartments and building a substantial client base. He co-founded the successful estate agency Davey Stone, with branches in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Broadway Market, which was acquired in March 2016. His continued passion for distinctive property and interiors now rests firmly with Unique Property Company. Outside of work, you’ll find him trawling travel websites and blogs, or exploring The South Bank with his wife and three children — a journey that always ends at Borough Market.