With more and more Londoners looking to move to Kent, house prices across the county have been rising.

The stamp duty holiday has also seen property values rocket in recent months.

But each town in the Garden of England has something very different to offer.

According to Zoopla, the most expensive property in Dover is a five-bed detached house, on the market for £600,000. Meanwhile, a few miles up the road in Kingsdown, near Deal, the priciest home is also a four-bed detached house... but valued at £4m!

Keep reading to find out more about the most expensive houses in every Kent town.

Maidstone

Six-bed detached house in Gallants Lane, East Farleigh: £2.95m

Cokehurst is a refurbished country house set amidst landscaped grounds and parkland.

A fine example of Victorian gothic architecture, built in the 1830s, in recent years the property has been extensively refurbished.

Nearest railway station: East Farleigh 0.6 miles.

Average Maidstone house price: £355,685, up 4.54% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Savills on 01580 487940.

Dover

Five-bed detached house in Pharos Drive: £600,000

Located on a private road in the shadow of Dover Castle, this house boasts stunning views across the town.

Arranged over three floors, it also has landscaped gardens, a detached garage and a lounge area with a beautiful brick fireplace and log burner.

Nearest railway station: Dover Priory 0.6 miles.

Average Dover house price: £239,968, up 4.83% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Miles & Barr on 01227 319149.

Deal

Four-bed detached house in Kingsdown Park, Upper Street, Kingsdown: £4m

Formed from a former Second World War gun emplacement, The Gunnery has 180 degree views of the Channel.

The driveway leads through custom-made metal gates to a parking area in front of the double garage. To the left of the garage an entrance door opens to a tunnel that leads through the cliff to a glass lift which gives swift access to the house.

Nearest railway stations: Walmer 1.7 miles, Martin Mill 2.5 miles.

Average Deal house price: £305,799, up 1.08% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.

Whitstable

Four-bed detached house in Island Wall: £1.75m

'Arc House' forms part of a new development of three homes on Whitstable's Island Wall, commanding far-reaching views across the golf course.

This imposing family home is arranged over three floors with a decked balcony, a study, cinema room, gym with dressing room and shower room, utility room, four double bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms.

Nearest railway station: Whitstable 0.7 miles.

Average Whitstable house price: £399,019, up 9.61% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or all estate agents Christopher Hodgson on 01227 319016.

Sittingbourne

Four-bed detached house in London Road: £650,000

This family home extends to about 2,719 sq ft and features a spacious entrance hall and three reception rooms.

The solar panels fitted to the roof generate savings of about £2,000 a year.

Nearest railway station: Sittingbourne 0.6 miles.

Average Sittingbourne house price: £296,851, up 5.23% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Harrisons Residential on 01795 883229.

Sevenoaks

Six-bed country house in Greenhill Road, Otford: £4.25m

Built in 2015, this Georgian-style residence is in a highly sought after private road. On a gated plot of around 0.75 acre, the secluded grounds face south at the rear with large terracing and summer pavilion.

Built for the current owner, the accommodation is arranged over three floors, with an impressive hallway with marble staircase and wrought iron designer balustrade.

Nearest railway stations: Otford 0.4 miles, Shoreham 1 mile.

Average Sevenoaks house price: £634,048, up 4.12% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Alan De Maid on 01689 867057.

Gillingham

Four-bed detached house in Grange Road: £795,000

This vast 1930s-style detached home features four double-bedrooms, three reception rooms and an indoor heated swimming pool.

The property has no onward chain.

Nearest railway station: Gillingham 1.4 miles.

Average Gillingham house price: £283,657, up 7.39% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Harrisons Residential on 01634 379799.

Hythe

Six-bed detached house in Naildown Road: £1.5m

With magnificent sea views across the Channel towards France, the house was built by the current owners.

It features balconies and a roof terrace overlooking the sea, as well as a central lift. A double garage on the lower ground floor leads through into the gym with French doors opening into the large games room.

Nearest railway station: Folkestone West 1.9 miles

Average Hythe house price: £363,998, up 3.96% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Miles & Barr on 01227 319149.

Sheppey

Six-bed detached house in Queenborough Drive, Minster On Sea: £795,000

Spread over four floors, this house boasts spectacular views across the island.

The garden has two summer houses currently used as an office and art studio - while the master bedroom even has an in-built sauna.

Nearest railway stations: Sheerness-on-Sea 2.3 miles, Queenborough 2.4 miles

Average Sheppey house price: £241,750, up 6.32% in 12 months

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Lamborn & Hill on 01795 393859.

Margate

Four-bed detached house in Royal Esplanade, Westbrook: £1.25m

This "light and spacious" home was designed and constructed by a builder for his own use.

The house has been designed to take advantage of being on a corner plot with totally uninterrupted sea views from most of the rooms.

Nearest railway stations: Westgate-on-Sea 0.6 miles, Margate 0.9 miles.

Average Margate house price: £225,872, up 4.79% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Fine & Country on 01227 469276.

Chatham

Four-bed detached house in Maidstone Road: £825,000

This home features a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study and three reception rooms.

It has a large driveway and extensive parking for multiple vehicles.

Nearest railway station: Chatham 1.2 miles.

Average Chatham house price: £262,373, up 1.69% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Hunters on 01634 215520.

Rochester

Five-bed detached house in St Margaret's Street: £2.995m

The Gleanings is a Grade II*-listed Georgian town house, influenced by Sir John Soane.

The semi-circular projection on the rear crenulated elevation was originally home to early water closets fed by rainwater collected in a cistern on the roof.

Nearest railway stations: Rochester 0.4 miles, Strood 0.8 miles.

Average Rochester house price: £304,361, up 3.33% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.

Folkestone

Five-bed detached house in Godwyn Road: £1.15m

This family home built in the 1920s boast its own gym complex.

If you want to work from home, there is a well-fitted study as well as a brick-built outbuilding that could become a separate office.

Nearest railway stations: Folkestone West 0.5 miles, Folkestone Central 0.5 miles

Average Folkestone house price: £268,262, up 4.31% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Fine & Country on 01227 469276.

Sandwich

Five-bed detached house in Strand Street: £850,000

Originally a medieval hall house owned by the monks of Christ Church, Canterbury, Harfleet Hall has a rich history.

The property benefits from a garden studio, garage and off-street parking. Over the years, the house has been a hotel, tea room and restaurant.

Nearest railway station: Sandwich 0.5 miles.

Average Sandwich house price: £341,170, up 2.95% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.

Gravesend

Six-bed detached house in Pelham Road: £900,000

This period property features an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, conservatory, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room and access to a cellar to the ground floor.

There is a good-sized rear garden and double garage.

Nearest railway station: Gravesend 0.4 miles.

Average Gravesend house price: £315,116, up 6.17% in 12 months.

See more on Zoopla or call estate agents Mann on 01474 527836.

Dartford

Six-bed detached house in Rowhill Road: £1.65m

'The Brackens' features three bathrooms, two kitchens, a grand hall, swimming pool and sauna.

Nestled behind wrought iron gates, this imposing property is close to a local golf club and within the grammar school catchment area.

Nearest railway stations: Crayford 2 miles, Swanley 2 miles

Average Dartford house price: £329,131, up 4.13% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Harpers & Co on 01322 584749.

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.

Nearest railway station: Ramsgate 0.9 miles

Average Ramsgate house price: £239,998, up 4.16% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Mayes and Johnson on 01843 306018.

Tunbridge Wells

Nine-bed detached house in Pembury Road: £3.25m

This impressive Grade II-listed sandstone villa with secondary accommodation is one of the largest grand houses in Tunbridge Wells.

Built in the mid-19th century, Fernclyffe House is an imposing Regency-style Victorian villa set well back in mature grounds of just under an acre.

Nearest railway stations: Tunbridge Wells 0.7 miles, High Brooms 1.1 miles.

Average Tunbridge Wells house price: £467,995, down 3.28% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Savills on 01892 333793.

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.

Nearest railway station: Herne Bay 1.4 miles.

Average Herne Bay house price: £290,004, down 0.93% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.

Romney Marsh

Six-bed detached house in Madeira Road, Littlestone: £1.3m

This family home built 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: £325,266, up 6.22% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Wards on 01797 360051.

Tenterden

Eight-bed detached house in Oaks Road: £4,250,000

This Grade II*-listed country house with listed cottage and outbuildings is set amidst stunning gardens and grounds.

Hales Place, which takes its name from the Hales family, is understood to date from the early 16th century and has been considerably altered and extended over the centuries. Set at the end of a long tree-lined drive it is surrounded by park-like gardens.

Nearest railway stations: Appledore 6 miles, Pluckley 6.5 miles.

Average Tenterden house price: £492,734, up 7.18% in 12 months.

See more of this house on Zoopla or call estate agents Savills on 020 8022 3142.

Ashford

Six-bed detached house, Great Chart, Ashford: £1.45m

This Grade II*-listed Tudor manor house has been full restored by the current owners.

Dating in parts back to the 15th Century, the house was extended in 1914 by renowned architect Baillie Scott.

Nearest railway station: Ashford International 2 miles.

Average Ashford property price: £340,378, up 6.39% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla , or call estate agents Strutt and Parker on 01227 238887.

Faversham

Six-bed detached house in Brent Hill: £1.5m

This Georgian Grade II-listed country house 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: £350,769, up 5.73% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Connells on 01795 393792.

Tonbridge

Eight-bed detached house in Bordyke: £1.5m

This house, close to Tonbridge School, dates from about 1850.

The property has been refurbished and reconfigured by the current owner. It is arranged over four floors and has an attached two bedroom cottage. There is a parking area for up to four cars.

Nearest railway station: Tonbridge 0.6 miles.

Average Tonbridge house price: £470,143, up 2.1% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or all estate agents Humberts on 01732 658122.

Broadstairs

Five-bed detached house in North Foreland Avenue: £1.65m

This family home boasts superb sea views.

It features five double-bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms, an oak kitchen and off-street parking.

Nearest railway station: Broadstairs 1 mile.

Average Broadstairs house price: £329,190, up 6.87% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Mayes and Johnson Estate on 01843 306018.

West Malling

Six-bed detached house in Town Hill Close: £1,950,000

'Ash House', arranged over three floors, has three reception areas, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room and a large living room and dining area which enjoy a central fireplace.

The most striking design feature of this property is the central hall atrium. This 'open' area extends from the ground to the top floor where a skylight window allows natural light to stream through the the house. An open area at the top of the atrium provides space for a "chill out area".

Nearest railway station: West Malling 0.6 miles.

Average West Malling house price: £480,938, up 1.87% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Fine & Country on 01732 658753.

Canterbury

Five-bed detached house in St Johns Place: £2.25m

St John’s Hall is a magnificent Grade II-listed building which has been converted into a home.

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: £347,028, up 6.34% in 12 months.

See more of the house on Zoopla or call estate agents Strutt & Parker on 01227 238887.

And finally...

While it's just too far outside Tunbridge Wells to fit our criteria, we couldn't finish this article without mentioning Shirley Hall.

The 18-bed country house in Langton Green was listed on Zoopla in late September, earning it the title of Kent's most expensive property on the market.

Like almost all the properties in this list, we'd need to win the lottery to be able to afford it.

But we can always dream...

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