A 16th-century gatehouse with royal connections is on the market in a seven-acre plot.

Five-bedroom Shurland Hall is priced from £2.5m to £2.75m with Fine & Country.

In an elevated spot at Eastchurch, a village on the north-east side of the Isle of Sheppey, the restored property comes with octagonal towers and battlements and a boating lake with jetty.

Ground floor has a central hallway with study and cloakroom off, a kitchen/breakfast room, three large reception rooms with open fireplaces and an orangery. There is a wine cellar.

First floor has five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The grounds include the site of a medieval great hall where it is thought Henry VIII spent part of his honeymoon with Anne Boleyn.

Michael Commons, of Fine & Country says: “Commanding an elevated position, this magnificent 16th-century gatehouse retains enormous character and striking evidence of its past, as well as enjoying far-reaching views over its own grounds, neighbouring farmlands, the Thames Estuary and Swale beyond.

“This unique and imposing Grade II* Listed residence exudes historical charm and period elegance. Internally, it affords versatile and generous levels of living accommodation of nearly 6,000 sq/ft and sits within its own grounds of approximately seven acres.”

A barn comes with a licence to serve alcohol and planning permission has been granted to create five dwellings from outbuildings, although this has recently lapsed.

Ring 01732 222272 for information.