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Anchor Inn pub at Littlebourne converted into luxury homes

The old pub sign may still sway in the wind but time has long been called at a historic village inn.

Instead, the 16th century Anchor Inn at Littlebourne, near Canterbury, has been converted into two stunning character homes and put on the market for sale.

The Anchor Inn at Littlebourne has been turned into a luxury home. Picture: Strutt and Parker
The Anchor Inn at Littlebourne has been turned into a luxury home. Picture: Strutt and Parker

The building dates back to the 16th century and is Grade II-listed but ceased trading as a pub in 2017.

Parish councillor Mick Giles said: "Nobody likes to lose a village pub but it seems it just wasn't viable and you can't force someone to take it on.

"The place had been boarded up for a while and become a bit of an eyesore but it looks like they've made a decent job of it."

The properties, priced at £475,000 and £575,000, stand at the junction of The Green and the High Street and are being marketed through agents Strutt and Parker who describe them as "spectacular" conversions.

The developer has incorporated many of the pub's period features and, in a nod to its heritage, retained the hanging sign.

The stunning new kitchen in the former Anchor Inn. Picture: Strutt and Parker
The stunning new kitchen in the former Anchor Inn. Picture: Strutt and Parker

It is not known when the premises became an inn but, according to archives, the first recorded landlord was Thomas Spiker in 1828.

It was also used as a coroner's court with recorded hearings including the 'death by burning' in 1861 of four-year-old George Fisher in the village, whose nightgown caught light as he stood by an open fire.

Described by the agent as "typical Kentish chocolate box homes", the new houses are said to be steeped in character and tastefully renovated, keeping all original features.

The larger four-bed home has an entrance hall with cloak room, large lounge/dining area with open fireplace, exposed brick walls and original bay windows.

Double doors lead out from the kitchen to a courtyard and lawn.

The Anchor Inn in 1910. Picture: whatpub.com
The Anchor Inn in 1910. Picture: whatpub.com

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and an office/single bedroom, shower room and toilet.

The third floor has the principal suite, with dressing area, shower room and main bedroom, with stunning vaulted ceiling, featuring a roll top, free-standing bath.

The two-bed home has a large lounge/dining area, basement and original bay windows.

Double doors lead out onto a courtyard and the kitchen has bespoke handmade units.

It also has another lounge called the old stable room with exposed brick walls, original beams and access to the first floor.

The interior retains the building's character. Picture: Strutt and Parker
The interior retains the building's character. Picture: Strutt and Parker

There are two double bedrooms, the main having a vaulted ceiling and a bathroom with separate shower and free-standing, roll top bath.

A further room has been created in the loft which could make an office.

Both homes have parking at the back.

There is also planning permission for a further two new homes to be built in what was the pub car park.

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