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£1.8m house built for the Shepherd Neame family for sale in Faversham

By: Sam Lawrie slawrie@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 06:39, 25 April 2023

Updated: 06:40, 25 April 2023

The former home of one of the most famous families in Kent, or at least in Faversham, is now up for sale.

Delbridge House, which is located just next to the town’s station, was built for Julius Shepherd, of the Shepherd Neame family.

The house built for one of Faversham’s most famous families is on the market. Picture: Strutt and Parker

Julius took over Britain’s oldest brewery in 1770 and is thought to have been responsible for modernising the company by replacing horses with a steam engine for the malt grinding and pumping process.

The Grade II listed Georgian house, which has also been used as a Constitutional Club and a basement nightclub over the years, is now back on the market as a family home for £1.8m.

The 7,500 sq ft house has tall ceilings, sash windows and spacious rooms. Picture: Strutt and Parker

The property has six bedrooms, including a master bedroom with a freestanding copper bathtub in the en suite bathroom and five tall sash windows, a kitchen with a breakfast bar and stainless steel range cooker, and a large family bathroom.

There are six bedrooms inside the family home. Picture: Strutt and Parker
Relax in the luxurious copper bath. Picture: Strutt and Parker
The kitchen has a stained glass window, breakfast bar and top appliances. Picture: Strutt and Parker

There are a number of additional rooms, such as the walk-in pantry, formal reception room and the 43ft basement, which was formerly used as a nightclub and still has the bar from its previous incarnation in place.

The basement bar is still in place after its time as a nightclub. Picture: Strutt and Parker

The house also boasts many period features, including a stained glass window, an open fireplace and the original spindle staircase.

The outdoor space surrounding the 7,500 sq ft property includes a paved courtyard and garden with shrubs and plenty of space for potted plants. Due to its position, the garden also catches the evening sun in the summer months.

The private courtyard is perfect for outdoor entertaining in the summer. Picture: Strutt and Parker
There’s a paved garden with space for potted plants. Picture: Strutt and Parker

The house is nestled in the heart of the historic market town of Faversham, just a stone’s throw from the train station, high street, shops, bars and restaurants.

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From several of the rooms you can take in great chimney top views of the medieval town, and it’s only a short walk to picturesque countryside spots such as the Oare Marshes and Gunpowder Works and the creek.

The bustling city of Canterbury and much-loved seaside town of Whitstable are also a short drive from your doorstep.

To find out more about this historic family home, visit Strutt and Parker.

Delbridge House can be found at Preston Street in Faversham.

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