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Property of the week: oast house in Kent

Tuesday, 21 September 2010 12:00 AM

If you've ever driven around Kent, you'll probably have seen the oast houses dotting the countryside. Originally designed to dry hops - the plant responsible for beer and that great British institution, bitter - the structures were redesigned in a circular shape in the 19th century in order to distribute the heat more evenly.

Nowadays, though, they are more commonly used as hip offices and unusual homes. Developer Hillreed Homes has taken inspiration from this and built a brand-new oast house so that you can enjoy the novelty of the structure but also the top-class finishings one might expect from a £599,950 property.

Set in the private, gated Kings Hill enclave in West Malling, the talking points of the building are undoubtedly the circular lounge and master suite, although there are also three further bedrooms plus fully fitted kitchen complete with views over the landscaped garden to impress your friends with.

The quirky property is now ready for occupation. Want to arrange a viewing? Call Hillreed Homes on 01732 847500 (www.hillreed.co.uk).

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