Muswell Manor, Shellness Road Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4RJ

A unique opportunity to own a piece of British aviation history.
Muswell Manor presents a rare and prestigious opportunity to acquire a historic 16th-century Grade II listed manor house, alongside a well-established holiday park set within 3 acres (approx.) of beautiful Kent countryside on the Isle of Sheppey.
This exceptional property includes a thriving 47-unit holiday park (19 chalets and 28 static caravans), a five-star rated bed and breakfast, a fully licensed bar steeped in aviation history, and a substantial private residence. The current owners have run this family-friendly business for approximately 30 years, creating a loyal customer base and strong repeat trade.
Muswell Manor represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique and lucrative lifestyle business with rich heritage, solid income, and excellent growth potential. Whether as a family-run holiday park, boutique B&B, heritage tourism hub, or all three, this property offers flexibility, provenance, and promise.

Set approximately 1 mile south of Leysdown village, Muswell Manor enjoys a peaceful and secluded setting next to the Leysdown Country Park Nature Reserve and boasts sweeping views over unspoiled countryside and nearby coastline. The location is easily accessible via the M2 and A2, just 55 miles from Central London.
The surrounding area offers vibrant seasonal tourism, traditional seaside charm, amusements, pubs, cafés, and leisure attractions.

The Manor House
Muswell Manor is a stunning five-bedroom Grade II listed property with sections dating back to 1540, renowned as the birthplace of British aviation. This beautiful and character-rich manor is split between the private owner’s residence and a successful bed and breakfast operation.

The Aeroclub Bar & Aviation Heritage
The ground floor of the manor features the historic Aeroclub Bar, once the clubhouse of the world’s first aero club. Licensed year-round, the bar includes:
- A large internal seating area with a conservatory.
- Raised patio and beer garden overlooking the adjacent nature reserve.
- Original aviation memorabilia honouring early pioneers including the Short Brothers, Charles Rolls, Frank McClean, and John Moore-Brabazon.
- Former restaurant and commercial kitchen (not currently in use but ready to reopen under new ownership).
- Venue for commemorative air shows, media interviews, and heritage exhibitions.

Bed & Breakfast
- Three individually styled guest rooms, each with en-suite.
- Strong reputation with a five-star TripAdvisor rating.
- Room rates: from £80 (single) to £115 (family).

- Electricity: Individually metered for each holiday home (digitally read and recharged quarterly).
- Water: Metered and invoice bi-annually.
- Gas: Electric gas bottle and oil heating to manor house; bottled propane supplied across park.
- Broadband: Available on-site.

Private wing with a spacious en-suite double bedroom, living room, dining room, and large family bathroom.
Two further bedrooms on the top floor, one with panoramic sea views.

Commission Sales
The owners have first refusal to sell and are entitled to10% commission on any external sales.
For further information relating to all aspects of income and expenditure, please ask the agent.

There is scope for:
- Reinstating the restaurant for increased revenue.
- Modernising the park to raise pitch fee income.
- Potential to expand or upgrade existing amenities (subject to planning).

Year of application
2016

Decision
16/501891/FULL - GRANTED

Summary
Variation to condition (i) of NK/8/52/23 and condition (b) of NK/8/60/181 to allow occupancy of holiday chalets and static caravans between 1st March and 1st January.

Freehold as a trading entity including owner’s accommodation and manor house