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Faversham is a picturesque medieval market town with a lively and modern community, nestling between the rural beauty of the rolling Downs and the sweeping flatlands of the north Kent marshes. The area is home to a variety of commercial activities - brewing and agriculture thrive alongside traditional manufacturers and small businesses. Lovers of historic buildings looking to buy property in Faversham will be in for a treat. Approximately 500 of the buildings in Faversham are listed by English Heritage - in streets such as Abbey Street and Court Street you’ll have no difficulty in imagining how the town looked 400 years ago. The area is popular with people searching for second homes, holiday lets and also with first time buyers searching for flats for sale in Faversham and houses for sale. There are a variety of one and two bedroom flats for sale in purpose built blocks and above retail premises with asking prices of £115k+.
Amenities for properties in Faversham
Faversham is an ideal location for families who are searching for Faversham property, as it is a lively place with an active community life, and the area is served by a wide range of facilities, from well regarded schools to the town’s own cottage hospital. The town centre has much to offer, including distinctive varied shopping, where small individual shops trade alongside a complement of national retailers and several art galleries in a pedestrianised area. A market operates under the Guildhall on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and you will also discover a good selection of restaurants and cafés. If you enjoy outdoor activities and are searching for property for sale in Faversham you won’t be disappointed. Walkers can explore the Saxon Shore Way, Swale Heritage Trail and the Kent Downs. The navigable Faversham, Oare and Conyer creeks are good for boating, and sea fishing from the land or boats is readily available.
Transport for Faversham
Transport links for Faversham are good, with regular train services operating from the mainline station into London Victoria and London Canon Street in a journey time of less than one and a half hours, making it popular with commuters. By road, the M2 motorway is just half a mile from town. The A2 trunk road skirts its fringes, and the M20 is just a 20 minute drive away. Eurostar’s Ashford International station is easily reached via the A251.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Faversham, you should also consider registering with estate agents in Ashford, Canterbury and Whitstable.