Country Houses

Full-service professional estate agency service for owners of country property.

Marketing country property is a specialist business. You will need an agent that has sold several properties like your own.

Your property is very likely to be your most valuable asset. 

I have been selling country houses in East Kent and Sussex for over 25 years. My valuation and marketing recommendations will be based on solid experience.

This matters.

Less experienced estate agents may be tempted to recommend an over-optimistic guide price to secure your instruction — an ill-judged strategy which usually results in very little interest from the market.

Read more of the pitfalls of high valuations and long-term agency agreements here.

But it’s also quite possible to undervalue country property and few agents will have valued sufficient country houses to truly understand the unique value of individual properties.

Selling country houses and equestrian property is something we have specialised in at Hobbs Parker for decades. You can get an idea of the sorts of properties we have sold over the years here:

From time to time we will uncover something really special.

This may be an architectural feature, some history, planning potential or local opportunity. We will explore these opportunities with our in-house planning and PR consultants and provide our recommendations to leverage these opportunities and help deliver the very best sale price for you.

Case Studies

We sell an huge range of country property covering a wide range of sizes and styles.

Here are three interesting homes we have sold in recent years.

Georgian good looks conceal medieval roots

Many country houses in Kent have a handsome façade that can hide a quite different interior behind the front door. Faggs Farm at Bilsington is one such home with two elegant reception rooms at the front with high ceilings and matching bedrooms above. The rooms of the original house behind were charming but of an entirely different character having exposed beams and Inglenook fireplaces.

Distinctive buildings familiar in the Kent landscape make fascinating homes

Not all country houses are large and impressive. Some of the more unusual homes that we sell come in different shapes and sizes. Take this converted Windmill on the Kent Downs above the village of Charing. A more unique set of accommodation would be hard to find arranged over four floors no less.

Leisure facilities strengthen the value and widen the market, working from home anyone

We are trusted to sell many high value houses and a comfortable place to work from home or run a business is often a minimum requirement. Leisure facilities are also a vital ingredient in the upper price sectors and this fine example in Elham enjoyed not only a superb office for a number of staff, but one of the best indoor heated pools around with a dedicated gym in addition.

We often market properties on the edge of Ashford and Tenterden under our Country Houses 'brand' where this is appropriate. Ball Lane in Kennington is a good example of the.

Presenting your home in the best light

Presenting your home in the best light

You will expect us to know all about the right presentation of your property in readiness for marketing, to create the very best first impressions and which features might take precedent in your brochure.

When we first visit your home we encourage you to consider with us:

  • How your property fits into the marketplace?
  • How many buyers might be looking for a house like yours?
  • How quickly a sale can be secured, is this a month, 3 months or a year or more?
  • Does newspaper advertising still make a difference?
  • Is your property likely to capture the imagination of local and national journalists.
  • And why an agent with a local office is still best placed to sell your house – even if this is not Hobbs Parker!

Where possible plan ahead

If you have the opportunity then consult us well ahead of the time that you are intending to sell or even in the earliest stages of your consideration as preparation and planning pay dividends.  If necessary, we will move fast. Otherwise our advice is absolutely without obligation and the timing is entirely up to you.

The country house market can be a little different to other markets and we have found over the years that is some cases it really makes a difference when a property is first launched. This is something we like to talk through with you too and so encourage you to speak with us at the earliest opportunity.

It doesn’t matter if you are not yet committed to selling — we do this all of the time.

Half our team work on ‘sales progression’

Half our team work on ‘sales progression’

Once a buyer has been found, you can confidently rely upon us to progress, coordinate and report to you on a regular basis, help with advice and trust us to assist with your onward plans.  Many clients worry about a buyer’s survey, chains, mortgage borrowing and proof of funding.  Questions arise such as:

  • Will I be left homeless?
  • Should I rent before buying?
  • What is the best timing for my sale?

We can also provide assistance with your onward property search even if it is for sale with another agency.

Don’t just appoint any selling agent, trust in our experience and our long established reputation as the people who know about country property.

We have dedicated teams at both our Ashford and Tenterden offices to make sure your sale progresses smoothly to exchange and completion.

We sell country property throughout Kent and East Sussex including:

Aldington, Adisham, Appledore, Ash, Barham, Beckley, Bethersden, Benenden, Biddenden, Bossingham, Brookland, Challock, Canterbury, Cranbrook,  Charing, Chilham, Elham, EgertonGreat Chart, Pluckley, Smarden, Rolvenden, ShadoxhurstSmardenWoodchurch, Wootton, Throwley, Eastling, Detling and many others

Country Houses for Sale

Here's a small selection of the country houses we are currently marketing.

Saltwood Guide Price £2,500,000 5 Bedrooms For Sale

“In my view, this is going to be one of the most impressive houses in the area”

Pluckley £2,300,000 6 Bedrooms, 4 acres For Sale

“A truly magnificent and very private setting”

Littlestone £1,850,000 5 Bedrooms For Sale

“In my experience, seafront living doesn't get better than this”

Bonnington £1,800,000 4 Bedrooms, 6.50 acres Sold

“I think this a wonderful lifestyle home and a very interesting combination of property”

Benenden Guide Price £1,675,000 5 Bedrooms, 0.64 acres For Sale

“With 2 really desirable schools being within walking distance of this spectacular home, this would be an amazing house to raise your family.”

Pluckley Guide Price £1,650,000 5 Bedrooms For Sale

“A truly exceptional lakeside home bespoke to your requirements”

Tenterden Guide Price £1,650,000 6 Bedrooms, 7 acres For Sale

“A magnificent country residence showcasing some of the finest Georgian architecture; a real jewel in the Weald.”

Pluckley Guide Price £1,500,000 5 Bedrooms For Sale

“A truly exceptional home within private 20 acre site.”

Bethersden Offers in Excess Of £1,500,000 6 Bedrooms, 2 acres For Sale

“I really love the proportions of a Victorian house and this is a particularly fine example as a result of a fabulous refurbishment.”

Are you wondering what your property is worth?

Smarden Guide Price £1,470,000 4 Bedrooms, 4.57 acres For Sale

“Rarely do I see period homes so beautifully maintained. The annexe surprised me too and offers great income potential.”

Pluckley Guide Price £1,450,000 5 Bedrooms Sold

“A truly exceptional lakeside development and a pleasure to work with Hibau.”

Pluckley Guide Price £1,425,000 5 Bedrooms Sold

“LAST REMAINING - A truly exceptional lakeside house within an award winning development.”

Don’t just appoint any selling agent, trust in our experience and our long established reputation as the people who know about country property.

Thinking of selling your home or wanting an up to date valuation?

All our valuations are carried out by our experienced valuers.

Note: We do not use automated valuation tools as these are often proven to be wildly inaccurate for country properties which nearly always have something unique to offer.

Further Information

Country houses for sale in Kent and East Sussex

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Properties Sold - Country Houses

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