Ospringe Street, Faversham

A truly unique and historic five-bedroom property located in the historic village of Ospringe on the outskirts of Faversham. The original part of the building located at its western end dates back to c. 1255. This undercroft was built probably as accommodation for a secular chantry priest and was part of the Hospital of the Blessed Mary of Ospringe (Maison Dieu of Ospringe), founded by Henry III in 1234 to care for the sick and aged and to provide shelter for pilgrims travelling to Canterbury. By the 15th century the property had become an inn (the Saracen’s Head) and the medieval hall was rebuilt in brick around 1690. The property remained in use as an inn (later The Crown) until the 1920s, when it finally became a house.

The property has been lovingly restored by the owners to show the full extent of the undercroft’s lower flint walls, doorway and upper timber frame as well as the building’s wealth of other historic features including fireplaces, doors and floorboards. Despite its age the property is a comfortable home ideal for families with spacious reception rooms and bedrooms. In addition to the house there is a large cottage-style garden and gated off-street parking for two vehicles. This is a property that simply must be seen and as such internal inspection is highly recommended.

The property is well located for primary and secondary schools in Ospringe, Faversham, the surrounding villages and Canterbury. Faversham has excellent transport links including High speed rail links into London St Pancras.

The picturesque market town of Faversham is proud of its rich history. It has over 500 listed buildings and the area was important during Roman, Saxon and medieval times through to the modern age. In addition to its olde-worlde charm, Faversham has much to offer from its regular specialist and charter markets, independent shops, retro cinema and museum.

Lounge - 5.63 x 5.95 (18'5" x 19'6") - The lounge and dining room were formerly two bars in the C17 inn with fireplaces, beam and a doorway to garden.

Dining Room - 5.63 x 3.45 (18'5" x 11'3") -

Kitchen - 9.98 x 3.33 (32'8" x 10'11") - Originally two storage cellars in the C13 undercroft with ashlar doorway and window surrounds.

Laundry - 3.1 x 2 (10'2" x 6'6") -

Wc - 1.25 x 2.03 (4'1" x 6'7") -

Utility Room - 2 x 3.2 (6'6" x 10'5") -

Landing -

Master Bedroom - 5.95 x 5 (19'6" x 16'4") - Formerly main bedroom in the C17 inn with fireplace, floorboards.

Bedroom 2 - 4.43 x 4.41 (14'6" x 14'5") - Formerly bedroom in the C17 inn with timber framing, fireplace, floorboards and cross-windows.

Bedroom 3 - 4.54 x 3.33 (14'10" x 10'11") - Bedrooms 3-5. Originally two solars or chambers (accommodation) in the C13 undercroft with timber framing and floorboards under C18 boards. C15 fireplace in bedroom 4. C18 partition wall between bedrooms 4-5. C21 Vaillant condensing boiler in cupboard within bedroom 3.

Bedroom 4 - 2.87 x 3.33 (9'4" x 10'11") -

Bedroom 5 - 2.58 x 3.33 (8'5" x 10'11") -

Bathroom - 4.35 x 2 (14'3" x 6'6") - Bathroom. Blocked C13 doorway (behind C20 toilet) originally providing access from external stair and gallery into bedroom 3 in undercroft.

Garden - Large Cottage-style garden.

Driveway - Gated off street-parking for two vehicles.