Summary - RONOLAN BOARLEY LANE SANDLING MAIDSTONE ME14 3BU
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Sensitively restored period property with large garden and sustainable heating.
Grade II listed chapel converted to three-bedroom home
St Andrew’s Chapel is a rare Grade II historic conversion dating from 1484, brought back to life with a sensitive seven-year restoration. The result is a spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home arranged over multiple levels with conserved beams, leaded windows, repaired floorboards and a newly fitted, sustainable hardwood kitchen. Significant heritage fabric remains evident throughout, giving the house strong period character and a unique sense of place.
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings led the renovation, adding modern performance upgrades where possible: wood-fibre insulation, secondary glazing, an MVHR system, air-source heating and a low-temperature heating system that can run without fossil fuel. These interventions improve comfort and energy efficiency while respecting the building’s fabric. The property sits in extensive grounds with mature planting, a cloistered walkway and a large timber-clad garage that houses plant equipment.
Practical considerations are straightforward and important. The Grade II listing restricts alterations and will require consent for many changes; upkeep of historic fabric can be specialist and costly. Broadband speeds are slow and the immediate area records higher crime levels, which may affect some buyers’ needs. For families seeking a characterful, restored period home near the Kent Downs, this chapel offers exceptional historic interest, generous outdoor space and long-term stewardship potential, but it suits buyers comfortable with listed‑building ownership and the responsibilities that brings.
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