Canterbury Road, Faversham, Kent
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
6
- SIZE
9,097 sq ft
845 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Reception hall
- 4 Large reception rooms
- Extensive catering kitchens
- 2 Offices
- 6 En suite bedrooms
- Wine cellar
- Coach House with 2 bedrooms
- Outbuildings, bullock yard and walled kitchen garden
- Former stables
- Former tennis court
Description
Along with its distinctive symmetry this exquisite property retains many period features. The layout currently reflects the restaurant environment, but the elegant rooms are well arranged for alternative uses. There are three reception rooms with a maximum capacity of 60 covers and a breakfast/meeting room which is also licensed for civil ceremonies and a generous well equipped catering kitchen.
There are six bedrooms each with en suite facilities, a wine cellar, a small attic storeroom and two further unused attic rooms.
The pretty, timber-clad Coach House offers well-appointed accommodation, two bedrooms and generous reception spaces.
THE BUSINESS/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Read’s is a successful and profitable business. At present the business operates 5 full days a week both for the restaurant and accommodation.
The property holds a civil licence and (despite significant demand) at present, weddings are catered for at the owners' discretion. There is scope to up scale the business on all fronts. Average spend for dinner is £90-£100 per head and £50-£60 per head at lunch.
Trading information can be provided after formal inspection, subject to signature of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
PLANNING
Planning consent exists for 17 additional bedrooms on the site of the tennis court, bullock yard and stables; an extension of the Coach House and for an additional reception room enlarging the manor house. It may prove possible to obtain consent for a larger scheme
Details can be found at Swale Borough Council planning portal: under references: 21/505521, 21/505482 and 21/505479.
A gravelled driveway terminates beyond the house at a generous parking area.
The parklike grounds are extensive with statuesque trees interspersed throughout; evergreen hedging offers privacy and creates enclosure of the more formal garden areas. There is a bountiful kitchen garden supplying the restaurant kitchen and paved terracing adjoining the manor house.
Macknade Manor is situated on the edge of the historic town of Faversham, with its picturesque lanes, boutique shops and choice of restaurants. Canterbury and Whitstable on the coast are close by. The A2/M2 are within easy reach offering access to the coast, London and beyond, whilst commuters have regular services to London.
Brochures
ParticularsCouncil TaxA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council tax in our glossary page.
Band: TBC
Canterbury Road, Faversham, Kent
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Faversham Station0.6 miles
- Selling Station2.6 miles
- Teynham Station4.4 miles
About the agent
One of the UK’s leading agents in selling, buying and letting town and country houses and cottages, London houses and flats, new homes, farms and estates and residential development land around the country with expert local knowledge backed up by national expertise to ensure a quality service.
Industry affiliations
Notes
Staying secure when looking for property
Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.
Visit our security centre to find out moreDisclaimer - Property reference CAN220137. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Strutt & Parker, Canterbury. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.
Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.