Leisure and hospitality specialist Sidney Phillips has announced the sale of the Abbot’s Fireside in Elham, one of the county’s best-known character properties.
Situated in the charming historic village and conservation area of Elham, the Abbot’s Fireside is a charming and historic Tudor building built as an inn in 1451, and is understood to have been used by The Duke of Wellington as his headquarters whilst preparing for his battle with Napoleon at Waterloo, and King Charles II and the Duke of Richmond hid in the main fireplace when being chased by the Roundheads during the English Civil War.
The property is Grade II* listed, housing a number of stunning original features including hand-carved mantelpieces, inglenook fireplaces and a brick-built bread oven. The property has been lovingly restored and renovated which has ensured the retention of much of its rustic charm and unique features.
The property offers a character bar and restaurant areas (55-65), five en-suite letting bedrooms, two bedroom flat and front and rear terraces (45-50).
The freehold interest of the property has been sold off an asking price of £524,000.
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July 2026