The Water Tower, Station Road, Faversham

2 Bedroom Detached House for sale in

Standing proudly on the corner of Station Road, this remarkable Grade II Listed Victorian Water Tower is one of Faversham's most distinctive buildings. Originally constructed around 1858 to serve the London, Chatham & Dover Railway, this architectural gem has been transformed into an extraordinary home offering over 1,200 sq.ft. of characterful accommodation arranged across three fascinating floors, crowned by a spectacular roof terrace with panoramic views across the rooftops of one of Kent's most sought-after market towns.

The handsome stock brick façade, framed by decorative red brick arches and magnificent full-height arched windows, hints at its industrial heritage while creating an aesthetic that feels equally at home in London's warehouse districts as it does in historic Faversham. It is bold, elegant and completely unique.

Internally the property is flourishing in unique features with soaring ceilings, vast arched windows that flood each floor with natural light, original architectural detailing and a beautiful cast-iron spiral staircase combine to create interiors unlike anything else currently available on the market. Every level offers a different perspective, making the house feel both inspiring and endlessly versatile.

Solid oak entrance doors open into a welcoming hallway where the principal staircase rises to the upper floors. The ground floor currently offers a spacious reception room/bedroom with French doors opening directly onto the gardens, together with a bathroom.

The first floor continues the sense of volume with a fitted kitchen alongside another substantial open-plan living space, centred around the striking cast-iron spiral staircase that climbs to a mezzanine bedroom tucked beneath the original water tank. From here, a ladder staircase leads to what is undoubtedly

the property's showpiece — an incredible roof terrace where uninterrupted views stretch across Faversham's historic skyline, providing an unforgettable setting for morning coffee, evening drinks or simply watching the town below. Outside, the lifestyle is just as appealing. Unlike many character conversions, The Water Tower enjoys small gardens to both the east and west, off-road parking and a garage adds further practicality to this wonderfully individual home.

The Water Tower is not simply a house; it is an opportunity. Whether envisioned as a dramatic private residence, an inspirational artist's studio, a creative workspace, an exceptional holiday let or a truly memorable weekend retreat, the flexibility of the accommodation offers enormous scope for a buyer with imagination.

There remains exciting potential to further enhance the interiors while celebrating the building's extraordinary industrial heritage (STPC).

SITUATION:

The charming market town of Faversham has a wide range of high street shops and independent retailers which adorn its attractive high street and its bustling market square. The town also offers excellent leisure facilities with a swimming pool, a cinema, a museum and numerous pubs and restaurants. The quay has become a popular location for evening drinks and weekend meandering, with a wine bar and the popular Papa Bianco's which is perfect for watching the sunset whilst enjoying live music, pizza, and cocktails.

Macknade is just a fifteen-minute walk away and has a vibrant food hall and café set on a historic farm, offering fresh local produce, a renowned deli, butcher, and artisan groceries, alongside a welcoming café space. The site also hosts a range of independent businesses including sauna, fitness studio, and a local vet, making it a unique community hub for food, wellness, and animal care.
It has a good selection of primary schools and two secondary schools, one of which is the renowned Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. Faversham has a mainline railway station with a regular service to London Victoria, Cannon Street and Charing Cross and a high-speed rail link to London St. Pancras. The nearby M2 motorway gives excellent and fast access to London.

The city of Canterbury is approximately 10 miles away this has a vibrant city centre, which has a wide array of High Street brands alongside independent retailers, cafes and international restaurants and offers a selection of sporting, leisure, and recreational amenities, including the Marlowe Theatre.

The seaside town of Whitstable, famous for its seafood and annual oyster festival held at the vibrant harbour and picturesque quayside, also has a variety of shops, boutiques and restaurants, a good selection of primary and secondary schools and excellent leisure facilities and is 8 miles away.

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Our estate agency uses Coadjute's Assured Compliance service to facilitate the AML checks. A non-refundable fee of £50 (inc. VAT) per buyer applies, covering data verification, documentation, and any necessary manual checks. Payment and completion of AML checks are required before a memorandum of sale can be issued for your purchase.

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements, floor plans and site plans are a guide to prospective buyers only and are not precise. Fixtures and fittings shown in any photographs are not necessarily included in the sale and need to be agreed with the seller.

Property Ref: FPS1003009

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