The Street, Shorne, Kent, DA12 4 bed detached house for sale

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The Street, Shorne, Kent, DA12 4 bed detached house for sale

The Street, Shorne, Kent, DA12
£775,000

Our Summary

  • This is more than just a home – it's a piece of English history in a location that offers countryside charm, village life and commuter convenience and is an exciting opportunity for its next custodian to modernise and reimagine its full potential

Description

The Old Vicarage, a charming Grade II listed detached house dating back to the 15th Century, is situated in the heart of Shorne village. This historic home has played a significant role in the village's communal life, allegedly housing the village reading room where Charles Dickens was known to visit. The property combines timeless character with practical living, featuring original architectural details and period features. The accommodation is spacious and welcoming, with a double aspect sitting room, separate dining room, well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, and five bedrooms, including an en-suite shower room. The garden is a tranquil haven, wrapping around the home and offering a safe, enclosed space for children to play. The property benefits from its own driveway, garage/workshop, and external laundry/utility room, and is set within a conservation area opposite the historic Rose and Crown pub and St Peter & St Paul's Church. With excellent transport links and a range of local amenities, this is an exciting opportunity for its next custodian to modernise and reimagine its full potential.