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With prices varying from £295,000 to £5m, it's fair to say buying the most expensive house is easier in some Kent towns than others.
From a mansion recently owned by a much-loved TV duo, to a converted church - there is an incredible range of properties on offer.
At the upper end of the market are homes - often on a private, gated road - with their own cinema, gym, games room and swimming pool.
In another town, the priciest property is just £355,000 and has a pub right next door.
Here's the full list of the most luxurious homes on the market in every Kent town, according to Zoopla, including how much prices have changed where you live in the last 12 months...
Sandwich
17-bed mansion in Knightrider Street: £5m
Brought to fame as a hotel run by Gogglebox duo Steph and Dom, the Salutation has now been put on the market.
The Grade I-listed mansion set in 3.5 acres of land is described as being suitable for use as a grand private home.
Estate agents Rafferty & Pickard say: "Although the property would now benefit from updating, we feel it would make an unparalleled commutable country residence or exciting business venue for the new custodians of this extraordinary home."
Steph and Dom bought the sprawling estate in 2004 and after their appearances on the Channel 4 reality show, which began in 2013, opened it as a hotel in 2017.
But last year the company running the business went bust and all 33 employees were sent home. Liquidators stepped in the following month.
Nearest railway station: Sandwich 0.3 miles.
Average Sandwich property price: £341,750, up 4.86%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Rafferty & Pickard on 01622 829511.
Sevenoaks
Six-bed detached house in Greenhill Road, Otford: Price on application
Although there is no price set for this enormous home, a similar property on the same private road is on the market for more than £4m.
With 8,000 sq ft of accommodation, the house includes its own gym and cinema, as well as a separate annexe.
Outside, there is a south-facing sun terrace and barbecue area which looks down on the extensive lawn and picturesque summer house.
Nearest railway station: Otford 0.4 miles.
Average Sevenoaks property price: £635,517, down 2.96% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Maison on 01483 865399.
Hythe
Three-bed detached house in Cliff Road: £899,995
With sea views across the Channel and its own heated swimming pool, its no surprise this stunning property's asking price is higher than your average three-bed.
Its bi-fold doors open out onto a decked terrace with outdoor Bose sound system and steps leading down to the gardens, pool and steam room.
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West 2 miles.
Average Hythe property price: £341,833, down 2.99% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Andrew & Co on 01303 396913.
Sheerness
Three-bed detached house for sale in Marine Parade: £295,000
Estate agents describe this recently refurbished home on the Isle of Shepppey as having "the wow factor throughout".
As well as being the most affordable house in this list, its other benefits include its sea views and close proximity to the town centre and local schools.
Nearest railway station: Sheerness 0.8 miles.
Average Sheerness property price: £242,350, up 0.54% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Family Homes on 01792 293134.
Edenbridge
Five-bed detached house in Hosey Common Road: £2.15m
This contemporary, secluded home built in 2015 is located at the end of a private road.
Its many features include a cinema room, tennis court and hot tub.
Nearest railway station: Edenbridge 2.5 miles.
Average Edenbridge property price: £492,208, up 3.3% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Platform Property on 01732 658646.
Margate
Five-bed semi-detached house in Canterbury Road: £1.5m
Estate agents describe the sale of this property as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of history.
The Grade II-listed former chapel is being converted into two large family homes, which will retain features such as the stained glass windows.
Nearest railway station: Margate 0.3 miles.
Average Margate property price: £248,408, up 5.02%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Cooke & Co on 01843 606179.
Tunbridge Wells
Seven-bed detached house in Camden Park: £3.25m
This classical modern townhouse is located in a private park.
Its features include marble fireplaces, underfloor heating throughout, and mature gardens with a glass house at the end.
Nearest railway station: Tunbridge Wells 0.5 miles.
Average Tunbridge Wells property price: £512,116, up 1.81%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Savills on 01892 333793.
Whitstable
Three-bed house for sale in Brownings Yard, Sea Street: £1.45m
This property is part of a new development of eight town houses on the seafront.
Arranged over four floors, it includes a sitting room with a sea-facing balcony, a private garden and secured gated parking.
Nearest railway station: Whitstable 0.5 miles.
Average Whitstable property price: £416,33, down 0.24%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Christopher Hodgson on 01227 319016.
Maidstone
Six-bed detached house in Wilsons Lane, East Farleigh: £1.65m
At the heart of this home is a kitchen / dining / family room, described as the perfect space for entertaining.
Set on a four-acre plot, the property includes a mature garden with apple trees, a swimming pool with summerhouse and adjoining paddock.
Nearest railway station: East Farleigh 0.9 miles
Average Maidstone property price: £344,933, up 0.68% over past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Hamptons on 01732 658064.
Dover
Six-bed detached house in Chisnall Road, River: £1.5m
This property, arranged over four floors, was built by the current owners 12 years ago.
Its features include a games room, entertainment bar, swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.
Nearest railway station: Kearsney 0.3 miles.
Average Dover property price: £260,963, up 1.22% in 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Winkworth - Canterbury on 01227 319880.
Gravesend
Six-bed detached house in Valley Drive: £1m
This house has five double bedrooms upstairs and boasts a huge 225ft by 55ft rear garden.
The property has an extension at the back which is ideal for a family member who wants independent living space.
Nearest railway station: Sole Street 1.9 miles.
Average Gravesend property price: £330,230, up 1.36%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Robinson, Michael & Jackson on 01474 878136.
Deal
Eight-bed detached house in Church Lane, Ripple: £1.25m
Parts of this former rectory, located next to the parish church, date from the Queen Anne period.
The property has five bathrooms, seven reception rooms and includes an acre's worth of gardens.
Nearest railway station: Walmer 0.9 miles.
Average Deal property price: £333,076, down 0.01% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Bright and Bright Ltd on 01304 357615.
Dartford
Five-bed house in Miskin Road: £1.195m
This Victorian villa is spread across four floors, with high-ceilinged bright rooms on the ground level.
The large back garden was once used as an orchard.
Nearest railway station: Dartford 0.5 miles.
Average Dartford property price: £329,579, up 3.61%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Bromley Property Company on 020 8115 8036.
Cranbrook
Eight-bed detached house in Hartley Road, Hartley: £1.5m
High ceilings, spacious rooms and period fireplaces are among the features of this 5,800 sq ft Edwardian house.
There are three reception rooms and four of the bedrooms are en-suite.
Nearest railway station: Staplehurst 5.8 miles
Average Cranbrook property price: £484,512, up 2.97% in last 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Harpers and Hurlingham on 01580 857090.
Folkestone
Five-bed detached house in Shorncliffe Road: £850,000
If you want luxury living as close as possible to the high-speed line to London, then this house just 0.2 miles away from Folkestone West is for you.
It features two reception rooms, three bathrooms and has a kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors leading out to the garden's raised seating area.
Nearest railway station: Folkestone West 0.2 miles.
Average Folkestone property price: £283,743, up 7.46% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Miles & Barr on 01227 319149.
Chatham
Five-bed detached house in Church Lane, The Historic Dockyard: £925,000
Dating from about 1830, The Admiral's Cottage was originally constructed by the Admiralty to provide homes and offices for the principle officers of the dockyard.
The rooms in the Grade II-listed property are described as "palatial" by the estate agents.
Nearest railway station: Rochester and Chatham both 0.9 miles away.
Average Chatham property price: £264,315, up 2.58% in 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or by calling estate agents Fine & Country on 01732 658753.
Queenborough
Three-bed detached house in High Street: £355,000
If you like having a pub on your doorstep, then the priciest property on the market in this Sheppey town could be for you.
The Rose Inn is right next door to the house, which includes a large rear garden.
Nearest railway station: Queenborough 0.3 miles.
Average Queenborough property price: £194,379, up 1.45%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Purple Bricks on 024 7511 8874.
Swanley
Three-bed detached house in Button Street: £860,000
This family home on a large plot of land is located next to Farningham Wood nature reserve.
It has two bathrooms, two reception rooms and a detached garage.
Nearest railway station: Farningham Road 1.3 miles.
Average Swanley property price: £337,924, down 2.06%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Wards on 01322 352188.
Ashford
Five-bed detached house in Church Road, Willesborough: £850,000
The Old Rectory is a Grade-II listed property dating back to the 16th Century.
Its features include three bathrooms, four reception rooms and a wine cellar.
Nearest railway station: Ashford International 1.1 miles.
Average Ashford property price: £336,209, up 0.3% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Andrew & Co on 01233 238740.
Tonbridge
Seven-bed semi-detached house in Yardley Park Road: £1.595m
The features of this late-Victorian home include striking high ceilings and period fireplaces.
Out the back is a a "charming decked terrace" which estate agents say "provides an idea area of al fresco entertaining".
Nearest railway station: Tonbridge 1 mile.
Average Tonbridge property price: £447,376, up 4.66% in the past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Savills on 01732 658625.
Gillingham
Five-bed detached house in Heritage Drive, Darland View: £675,000
This family home in the popular Darland View area includes a double garage.
Nearest railway station: Gillingham 1.5 miles.
Average Gillingham property price: £290,082, up 0.49% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Rainham Homes on 01634 215522.
Tenterden
Four-bed detached house in Smallhythe Road: £1.375m
This home is described as being "set in splendid seclusion and unrivalled tranquillity".
It includes a stable block, gardens, a feature well, sun terrace and a seating area overlooking the pond.
Nearest railway station: Appledore 5.6 miles.
Average Tenterden property price: £484,307, up 5.5%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Purple Bricks on 024 7511 8874.
Minster-on-Sea
Six-bed detached house in Nelson Avenue: £650,000
This large property on the Isle of Sheppey includes a games room, double garage and master bedroom described by estate agents as "huge".
It also has its own annexe apartment with an en-suite, which could be used by an elderly relative or older child saving to get on the property ladder.
Nearest railway station: Queenborough 2.9 miles.
Average Minster-on-Sea property price: £268,732, up 0.54% in past 12 months.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Your Move on 01795 393871.
West Malling
Six-bed detached house in London Road: £1.475m
Occupying a sizeable plot, this home includes a large wraparound paved terrace, which could be used for entertaining and al fresco dining.
The property also has a detached gym with wooden flooring - which could be potentially converted into additional self-contained accommodation.
Nearest railway station: West Malling 0.7 miles.
Average West Malling property price: £466,103, up 2.01%.
See more of this property on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01732 658833.
Rochester
Five-bed detached house in Epaul Lane: £1.1m
Dating from the early 19th Century, Salisbury Villa stands opposite the gardens of Rochester Castle.
Its feature include fireplaces, a library and an four-oven Aga.
Nearest railway station: Rochester 0.2 miles.
Average Rochester property price: £296,332, up 1.59%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.
Westerham
Seven-bed detached house in Hosey Common Road: £3.5m
This Grade II*-listed country house is believed to date back to the 15th century.
It has many original features, such as timber beams and an inglebook fireplace.
Nearest railway station: Edenbridge 2.9 miles.
Average Westerham property price: £509,617, up 7.67%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Knight Frank on 020 3641 0797.
Sittingbourne
Five-bed detached house in Grayling Court: £595,000
Estate agents describe this property located in a quiet cul-de-sac as a "substantial executive home".
It includes two bathrooms and four reception rooms.
Nearest railway station: Sittingbourne: 0.9 miles.
Average Sittingbourne property price: £279,687, up 0.96%.
See more of the property on Zoopla or call estate agents Wards on 01795 883132.
Broadstairs
Five-bed detached house in North Foreland Avenue: £1.65m
This is one of three properties valued at more than £1m up for sale on the sought-after road - which boasts stunning sea views.
The detached home has four bathrooms and five reception rooms.
Nearest railway station: Broadstairs 1 mile.
Average Broadstairs property price: £361,423, down 1% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Miles & Barr on 01227 319149.
Canterbury
Five-bed detached house in St Johns Place: £1.975m
St John’s Hall is a magnificent Grade II-listed building which has been converted into a home. It has dropped in price by about £200,000 since first being listed in October last year.
Flooded with light from the nine original Georgian arched windows, the house offers "versatile and spacious accommodation" over three floors.
Nearest railway stations: Canterbury West 0.4 miles, Canterbury East 0.7 miles.
Average Canterbury house price: £338,949, up 4.44% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.
Faversham
Six-bed detached house in Brent Hill: £1.5m
This Georgian Grade II-listed country house, which has been on the market since September last year, has an attached cottage and outbuildings located within an "enchanting" walled garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room includes an aga as well as a larder and separate utility room.
Nearest railway station: Faversham 0.5 miles.
Average Faversham house price: £326,436, up 5.89% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Connells on 01795 393792.
Herne Bay
Six-bed detached house in Broomfield Road: £1.3m
This family home arranged over two floors even has its own moat.
A large courtyard, with mature trees, provides parking space for several vehicles to the front.
A tennis court and a large greenhouse can be found in the extensive grounds to the right of the property, which has been on the market since August last year.
Nearest railway station: Herne Bay 1.4 miles.
Average Herne Bay house price: £328,159, up 3.88% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.
New Romney
Six-bed detached house in Madeira Road, Littlestone: £1.2m
This family home built in 1992 in the Tudor style is close to Littlestone Beach.
The house is nestled in its own private grounds of mature trees and shrubs, providing a great entertaining space to enjoy all year round.
Nearest railway station: Appledore 7.4 miles.
Average New Romney house price: £336,539, up 2.58% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Jackson-Stops on 01227 319406.
Ramsgate
Five-bed town house in Royal Crescent, St Augustines Road: £1.15m
This Grade II-listed regency town house near the seafront has kept many original features.
There are five reception rooms and the master-bedroom has an en-suite. The property has been on the market since September last year.
Nearest railway station: Ramsgate 0.9 miles.
Average Ramsgate house price: £251,253, up 3.48% in 12 months.
See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Mayes and Johnson on 01843 306018.