A 1,000-year-old manor once occupied by William the Conqueror’s troublesome half-brother and thought to be one of the oldest "continuously inhabited" homes in England is available for rent.

The Grade I-listed Luddesdown Court, near Gravesend, is a five-bedroom house built in flint and stone with a history which dates back over a millennium.

The former manor house is understood to have once been owned by William the Conqueror’s half-brother, Odo, born around 1035, until his exile for suspected treason in 1082.

The Earl of Kent, as Odo was titled before being stripped of his nobility, is thought to have commissioned the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicted the 1066 Norman conquest of England.

His countryside residence, Luddesdown Court, has been described by property experts as "the oldest court lodge in Kent" and one of the oldest continuously occupied homes in the country.

And now the latest chapter of the period property's history will see it offered on the rental market for £6,000 per month.

Historic features include a Tudor chimney, a Norman corbelled fireplace, exposed beams and exquisite stonework, according to the listing.

"Not only does the house have many historic features, it is also incredibly picturesque and is set in an attractive and popular Kent village," said John Roberts, lettings director at Savills Sevenoaks.

"It is a real privilege to bring a home like this to the market; I’ve worked across the area for 10 years and rarely have I come across something quite as special as Luddesdown Court.

On the ground floor there are several reception rooms, a kitchen, store room and access to a lower ground floor cellar.

Up the stairs there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Other stand-out features include the great hall, which is located on the first floor and has unique murals scratched into the plaster and is supported by oak beams, with five large windows across the vaulted room.

And at the end of the expansive room is a staircase, which leads to a Minstrels gallery - a form of balcony perfect for private dining.

There's also a large 3,000 sq ft indoor swimming pool, set in some 23 acres of formal gardens and grounds, offering panoramic views of the countryside.

The pool house complex incorporates his and hers changing/shower rooms.

There is also a separate kitchen and large boiler room as well as a sauna and further outbuildings accommodating workshops and storage.

The property was last on the market in November 2019 when it traded for £2.45 million, according to independent property valuations company, The Move Market.

It's located within the green belt on the North Downs and is within striking distance of various schools, golf clubs and other local amenities.

Agent Mr Roberts added: "What makes it so appealing is that the house offers a great combination of incredibly impressive historic rooms but also has more informal areas for day to day living along with great facilities.

"We expect it to appeal to a couple or family in search of a remarkable rental property.”

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