Leisure and hospitality specialist Sidney Phillips is proud to bring to the market the Abbot’s Fireside, one of the finest historic properties in Kent.
The Abbot’s Fireside is located in the charming historic village and conservation area of Elham, situated in a picturesque area of the North Downs 9 miles south of Canterbury. The area is renowned for its vast countryside and is popular with tourists, hikers and nature enthusiasts. The area boasts numerous tourist attractions drawing large number of visitors to the area including the historic City of Canterbury, Dover Castle, Port Lympe Zoo, Wigham Wildlife Park and numerous golf courses.
The Abbot’s Fireside is a charming and historic Tudor building built as an inn in 1451, and is understood to have been used by The Duke of Wellington as his headquarters whilst preparing his battle with Napoleon at Waterloo, and King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid in the main fireplace when being chased by the Roundheads during the English Civil War. The property is Grade II* listed housing a number of stunning original features including hand carved mantelpieces, original tilework and murals. The property has been lovingly restored and renovated in recent years.
The property benefits from a character bar and two restaurant areas, five en-suite letting bedrooms and a two-bedroom flat, as well as front and rear external trade space.
The business is currently closed, however offers a great opportunity for a new owner to create a one-off pub comes restaurant with letting bedrooms. Alternatively, subject to planning permission, the property may be suitable for conversion into a single grand residential dwelling.
The freehold interest of the Abbot’s Fireside is available off an asking price of £640,000.
For further information about this business for sale, please contact Sidney Phillips on 01892 725900 or email southeast@sidneyphillips.co.uk. You can also view the property on our website by clicking here or search other pubs for sale.
March 2025