Canterbury Road, Herne Bay

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to acquire Favorita House, a substantial and imposing detached Victorian property situated only moments away from the seafront and town centre in Herne Bay. Formerly operating as a care home, this expansive property spans over 3,800 square feet of versatile accommodation and is offered to the market with the distinct advantage of no forward chain.
Whether you are looking to resurrect a care business, establish a specialist educational facility, or undertake a premium residential conversion, Favorita House offers a unique blank canvas to realise your vision.
Stepping inside, the sheer scale of Favorita House becomes immediately apparent. The ground floor features multiple expansive reception rooms, perfect for communal living, dining, or teaching spaces. A fully fitted commercial catering kitchen sits at the heart of the practical layout, designed to support high-volume daily operations.
Across the ground and upper floors, you will find 14 well-proportioned bedrooms, serviced by a practical configuration of three WCs and two main bathrooms.
It is incredibly rare to find a property of this scale that retains its original Victorian architecture while being fully optimised for modern institutional use. The layout is remarkably adaptable, making any future configuration highly straightforward.
With its existing C2 class use and established layout, the property is primed for re-opening as a residential care home, assisted living facility, or a specialist school.
For investors and developers, the substantial footprint and prime location make this an ideal candidate for conversion into a collection of self-contained luxury apartments (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents).
Call Kent Estate Agencies today to book your viewing.

Location:
Favorita House is close to the town centre of Herne Bay and the seafront with stunning walks along 'The Downs' is just a short walk away with popular cycle paths leading as far as Birchington in one direction and Whitstable in the other.
Herne Bay town centre is just moments away where you will find a good range shopping, restaurants leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The harbour town of Whitstable is only 5.5 miles distant which enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The Cathedral city of Canterbury is 8.5 miles away with its theatre and cultural amenities, as well as benefiting from excellent public and state schools. The City also boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops. Excellent transport links are nearby with Herne Bay main line train station being 1.5 miles away providing direct links to London Victoria in approximately 88 minutes and London St Pancras in approximately 86 minutes. Easy access to the A299 is less than a mile away providing road links to London via the M2.

Non-Approved Property Details


Reception One (Lounge) - 18' 4 x 12' 8 (5.59m x 3.87m)


Reception Two (Lounge) - 15' 3 x 21' 7 (4.65m x 6.58m)


Reception Three (Dining Room - 15' 9 x 12' 8 (4.81m x 3.87m)


Catering Kitchen - 13' 3 x 17' 5 (4.04m x 5.31m)


Pantry


Office (Right) - 5' 4 x 5' 3 (1.63m x 1.61m)


Office (Left) - 7' 3 x 8' 10 (2.21m x 2.7m)


Conservatory - 8' 2 x 12' 2 (2.49m x 3.71m)


Laundry Room - 5' 6 x 8' 8 (1.68m x 2.65m)


Storage


Bedroom One - 14' 4 x 7' 6 (4.37m x 2.29m)


Bedroom Two - 11' 10 x 8' 11 (3.61m x 2.72m)


Bedroom Three - 7' 8 x 12' 8 (2.34m x 3.87m)


Bedroom Four - 7' 10 x 12' 8 (2.39m x 3.66m)


Bedroom Five - 11' 7 x 10' 0 (3.54m x 3.05m)


Bedroom Six - 15' 1 x 12' 10 (4.6m x 3.92m)


Bedroom Seven - 13' 10 x 12' 6 (4.22m x 3.81m)


Bedroom Eight - 13' 3 x 7' 9 (4.04m x 2.37m)


Bedroom Nine - 14' 2 x 12' 10 (4.32m x 3.92m)


Bedroom Ten - 9' 7 x 10' 7 (2.93m x 3.23m)


Bedroom Eleven - 8' 8 x 13' 11 (2.65m x 4.25m)


Bedroom Twelve - 10' 1 x 12' 3 (3.08m x 3.74m)


Bedroom Thirteen - 13' 10 x 12' 10 (4.22m x 3.92m)


Bedroom Fourteen - 15' 0 x 12' 8 (4.58m x 3.87m)


Bathroom One - 10' 1 x 5' 9 (3.08m x 1.76m)


Bathroom Two - 6' 11 x 8' 11 (2.11m x 2.72m)


Main Services
The following mains services are connected to the property electricity, water, gas, drainage and a telephone line. All services will be subject to the appropriate companies transfer conditions.

Heating
Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.

Windows
The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed units.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band G. The amount payable under tax band G for the year 2026/2027 is £3,996.65.

Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and by appointment only on Sundays.

Agent Notes
Kent Estate Agencies gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any floor plans, plans or mapping and measurements are approximate quoted in metric with imperial equivalents. All are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The measurements are provided in accordance with the R.I.C.S. Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. No person in the employment of Kent Estate Agencies has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed ………..2026