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Archbishop's Palace, Charing, Kent 5 bed detached house for sale
Archbishop's Palace, Charing, Kent
£950,000
Archbishop's Palace, Charing, Kent
£950,000
Our Summary
- The Archbishop's Palace presents scope for various developments - from private residences to events spaces - and is wonderfully close to the village's historic high street
- Its original business model remains the same today: to acquire, restore and sell historic properties to protect them, with any profit invested in the next restoration project
- Having already done some remedial work to secure the longevity of the site, the Trust now hopes to find the future owner of the Palace
- It holds enormous potential: it could be transformed into a private house with large grounds, in its pretty position to Charing's church, or as a set of event spaces
- It could also serve as open gardens to rival those at Sissinghurst, artists' studios and workshops, and so on, dependent on receiving the requisite planning permissions
Description
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Palace at Charing is a historic site that dates back to the 8th century, with buildings constructed between the 13th and 15th centuries. The palace has played host to numerous significant figures, including Archbishops of Canterbury and two Tudor kings, and is now owned by The Spitalfields Trust, which aims to find a new custodian for the property. The site offers a range of development opportunities, including private residences, event spaces, and open gardens, and is located near Charing station, which provides easy access to London. The palace's history is rich and varied, with evidence of Romanesque architectural details and a possible 12th-century house on the site. The Trust has already completed some remedial work to secure the site's longevity and is now seeking a buyer who can bring the property back to life.