- An enhanced Elizabethan Manor house in Kent with gardens by Gertrude JekyllWith 9,400sq ft of living space and almost eight acres of gardens, Stonepitts Manor near Seal Chart is a rose in the Garden of England
- An oast house within the landscape that gave birth to the National TrustIt was at Toys Hill in Kent that Britain's largest charity came to being and this home holds those ideals of conservation and preservation close to its heart.
- Quentin Blake’s former home for sale, and it’s as wonderfully higgledy-piggledy as his illustrationsThis 570-year-old house was until recently the home of the iconic children’s illustrator Quentin Blake. We stepped inside to take a look.
- A charming Grade II-listed country house with indoor pool in the Garden of EnglandThe property comes with a magnificent timber-frame barn, which currently operates as a successful holiday let
- Beams, flagstone floors and leaded windows in a glorious old manor house that comes with a pair of 500-year-old barnsGrade II-listed Fordcombe Manor is situated near the village of Fordcombe in the High Weald AONB
- A 28-bedroom 'mini-Versailles' has come up for sale in the heart of Kent's commuter beltOxon Hoath, near Sevenoaks, is a château-style former manor house with glorious gardens and grounds
- An exquisite Queen Anne country house that comes complete with three immaculate cottagesA light-filled home that's cosy and grand in equal measure within —and comes with a string of cottages that can be let out.
- A grand Grade II-listed former rectory nestled in the Garden of EnglandThe Garden of England provides the ideal backdrop for The Old Rectory, a beautiful country home situated in the historic village and parish of Penshurst.
- Partial wreck, several careless owners, yours for just £2.75m —and it's worth every pennyNo amount of dilapidation can take away the essential charm of a wonderful house like Denton Court, in Kent. James Fisher reports.
- A 600-year-old Kent mansion that was the happy refuge of a King in exileVane Court is the oldest house in the beautiful and historic village of Biddenden. Penny Churchill takes a look.
- A ‘hallmark’ oast house in the Kent countryside that’s up for sale for £1.6 millionTucked down a private country lane with exclusive fishing rights and a wonderful shepherds hut in the garden, Anglers Oast is a lovely family home which occupies an idyllic rural position in the Kent countryside. James Fisher takes a look.
- A charming house in two acres, with pool and village location — yet just 17 miles from central LondonThose looking for all the delights of a country abode — impressive grounds, a village setting and a charming classical house — without sacrificing on proximity to the capital will be hard pressed to find anywhere more perfect than Downe Hall.
- A delightful home that needs saving in the Kent Downs, surrounded by the ruins of a medieval monasteryA mile-long medieval wall and endless charm are part of the attraction at Boxley Abbey in Kent. Penny Churchill tells all.
- A glorious 16th century farmhouse in Kent that is up for sale for the first time in 40 yearsOld Mumford Farm is the type of property that exudes charm from every crevice. From its sensational feature fireplaces to the beautifully-kept grounds and the three additional properties, the sale of this exemplary home will no doubt entice buyers from far and wide.
- 'One of the biggest country house sales of the century so far' is under way, a superb and historic £32m property in KentThe astonishing and exquisite Linton Park has come up for sale with a £32 million price tag. Penny Churchill reports.
- A bright and beautiful country house in Kent with its own cave, and a Monet-inspired bridgeElmstone Court is a dreamy house for sale just a few miles from Canterbury. Penny Churchill reports.
- A captivating 14th century home where medieval charm meets hotel-style pool and über-smart kitchen in Kent's best kept villagePrepare to be dazzled by The Cloth Hall, in the Kent village of Smarden, with its amazing interiors, rich history and stunning location. James Fisher takes a closer look.
- An exquisite home near Canterbury that dates back to the 14th century is now for sale for £2.75 millionThose seeking lots of open living space, glorious gardens, extra accommodation and hidden delights need look no further than The Deanery, in Kent.
- An 18th century watermill that was home to the man who made millions from Reader's DigestVictor Ross made his money not from entering one of those prize draws, but from publishing the magazine itself —and he used his success to buy and restore the beautiful Worten Mill in Kent.
- Best country houses for sale in Kent, from townhouses and mansions to a home atop the White Cliffs of DoverFrom a beautiful Tunbridge Wells townhouse to a clifftop home in a stunning location, here's our pic of some of great properties for sale in Kent.
FAQs
Are house prices falling in Kent? ›
There are 77% more properties on the market than in January 2022. Average selling price in Kent continues to rise and is now £429,877.
What is the cheapest place to live in Kent? ›8 Cheapest places to live in Kent
- Sheerness. ...
- Snodland. ...
- Sittingbourne. ...
- Swanscombe. ...
- Gillingham. ...
- Erith. ...
- Chatham. With lower crime rates and an affordable property market, Chatham is one of the safest and most popular destinations for new movers to Kent in 2022. ...
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The average house price in Kent during 2022 was £416,760. This is higher than the national average of £367,273 but lower than the average in the South East of £460,999. Across the county house prices range from an average £630,559 in Sevenoaks to £333,490 in Swale. The average house price in Medway was £320,652.
What is the poshest area in Kent? ›1. Sevenoaks – Sevenoaks is a popular and affluent town in Kent, known for its beautiful scenery, vibrant economy and excellent schools. In 2021, the average house price in Sevenoaks was £540,000, which rose by 8.7% to £589,000 in 2022. 2.
Are house prices going down in Canterbury? ›The average house price in Canterbury was £325,000 in February 2024 (provisional), down 10.5% from February 2023. This was steeper than the fall in the South East (2.1%) over the same period.
Are house prices in Norfolk dropping? ›Where have prices fallen the most? Zoopla has found that areas in Essex, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk have seen the greatest price decreases. Colchester in Essex has seen a 3.7% decrease with the average house price at £303,500.
Is rent expensive in Kent? ›As of May 2024, the average rent in Kent, WA is $1,660 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,515/month, which means Kent rent prices are 10% higher than the national average.
Is it expensive to live in Kent? ›In Kent, the cost of renting is higher than many other parts of England. Between October 2020 and September 2021, the average monthly private rent for a two-bed property in Kent was £860. For England in general, it was £750.
Where is the best part of Kent to live? ›The Best Areas to Live in Kent
- 1 – Tunbridge Wells. Nestled in the heart of Kent, Tunbridge Wells stands out as an idyllic and desirable place to call home. ...
- 2 – Canterbury. ...
- 3 – Sevenoaks. ...
- 4 – Whitstable. ...
- 5 – Rochester. ...
- 6 – Faversham. ...
- 7 – Ashford. ...
- 8 – Deal.
Undergraduate Student Tuition Guarantee COHORT RATES 2023-2024
| KENT CAMPUS, UNDERGRAD, IN-STATE | REGIONAL CAMPUS, UNDERGRAD, IN-STATE*** | |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSING/FOOD ALLOWANCE ** | $13,040 | $11,810 |
| PERSONAL EXPENSES | $2,156 | $2,156 |
| TRANSPORTATION**** | $2,576 | $2,824 |
| LOAN FEES | $68 | $68 |
What is an appropriate price for a house? ›
The median price for a home here is $843,340, according to the California Association of Realtors. A standard 20 percent down payment on that price would require $168,668 upfront, plus closing costs.
What is the average price of a house in Kent 2024? ›In terms of Kent house prices, while being in the South East, the falls are likely to be less sharp than other areas. The average Kent house price has sat quite stable for a few months, with just a small drop to £429,029 in January 2024 compared to £432,493 over the previous few months.
What is the poorest part of Kent? ›Thanet continues to rank as the most deprived local authority in Kent.
Where is the unhappiest place in Kent? ›Adur residents have also seen the biggest drop in their happiness levels, from 7.40 a year earlier. Adur is followed by Hastings, also in Sussex, as the UK's next least happy place (6.56).
What are the rough areas in Kent? ›Kent Crime Statistics
Out of all of Kent's larger towns and cities, Sheerness is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Dover, and Swanscombe and Greenhithe comes in as third most dangerous.
Various house price forecasts predict house prices will drop around 1%-3% in 2024. However assuming interest rates have peaked then ease from mid-2024, Savills' house price forecast is that house values will start to recover and that the average UK house price will rise by 6% over the next five years.
What is the real estate market in the UK? ›The Real Estate market market in the United Kingdom is estimated to reach a value of US$21.99tn by the year 2024. Within this market, the Residential Real Estate segment is expected to dominate with a projected market volume of US$17.85tn in the same year.