Only a very few listed properties are Grade II* rated and that little star makes all the difference. Homes & Living found house of more than special interest’ on the market in Kent.

Dating right back to the early 15th century is a classic Wealden hall house, Yeoman’s Hall, at Church Walk, East Malling.

The house was listed in 1952 and its Grade II* rating recognises it as a “particularly important building of more than special interest”.

Hall houses are typical of the Weald through Kent and East Sussex and were so-called because they were built around a large hall, with a hearth for a fire in the centre.

They were usually built by a farmer who owned his own land, known at that time as a “yeoman”.

English Heritage notes in particular the moulded wooden bressummer beam over the inglenook fireplace and historically interesting roof timbers.

More than 600 years after this house was first built, you can stand in the street at the front and see the mechanics of the original timber-framed structure.

Now on the market at £650,000 with Fine & Country, this hall house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is close to the King and Queen pub.

There are spacious reception areas and a large kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor.

A cellar provides additional storage space.

The property has a side area that has been used previously as off road parking and a well planned garden, which is screened by high walls. There is an ivy-clad outdoor privy in the back garden.

Address: Yeoman's Hall, Church Walk, East Malling

Price: £650,000

Agent: Fine & Country

For information ring the agent on 01732 222272.