St Saviour's Church

Please note that we are unaware of any lenders willing to provide mortgages on this property at the present time.

This Grade II listed building, known locally as the ‘Tin Church’, is a wonderful 19th century corrugated iron structure that has been lovingly restored and given a new lease of life by the designer Nick Kenny. It is located in the charming and historic Kent maritime market town of Faversham and comprises an impressive live/work area in the main space and a further area containing a kitchen/living/dining room with a mezzanine bedroom above. There have been a number of articles written about the property, including a World of Interiors feature in 2007 celebrating the joys of this unique ‘tin tabernacle’, and has acted as a backdrop in a host of photoshoots.

Built in the 1880s and formerly a Church of England building, the interior, lined with tongue and groove pine boarding and containing 'found' fixtures and fittings collected by the designer over a number of years, has a wonderful feeling of lightness and space. On entering, double doors lead into the generous full height main space (formed from what was once a community hall) with its exposed timber roof. Stairs also lead up to a mezzanine sitting room and office with elaborate rose window; from this upper level there are views back towards what was once the altar.

Adjoining the main space is the open plan kitchen/living/dining area, which in turn leads to the shower room and wc. The shower room and kitchen in particular exhibit all the hallmarks of Nick Kenny’s unique take on design, utilising recycled materials re-purposed for modern living. A mezzanine bedroom platform is accessed from this living area via a salvaged spiral staircase once used as a fire escape. Throughout, Gothic-style arched windows allow a fantastic amount of light to enter the space. It should be noted that although all electrics and plumbing have been replaced, the property is in need of updating.

Externally the building has its original wrought-iron finials along the ridge of the roof, decorative bargeboards and Alpha and Omega designs worked into the glass of the altar window.

Located in the heart of rural Kent, Faversham has a wealth of local restaurants, shops and attractions. Three weekly markets are held on a Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and the Michelin-starred Sportsman in Seasalter a 15-minute drive away. One of England’s most charming and historic maritime market towns, by the 11th century Faversham was well-established as a trading hub and had become an associate member of the Confederation of Cinque Ports, which from the 11th to the 16th century provided the nation with a navy to protect it from foreign aggression. In the 17th century Faversham was the nation’s main port for the export of wool and its main source of wheat. Although no longer a commercial port, the Creek welcomes pleasure vessels, with chandlery, boat-building and repair facilities continuing to flourish.

The town offers easy access to the countryside and local towns such as Whitstable and Canterbury; there are highly regarded schools and the high speed rail service to London St Pancras International runs twice an hour (65 minutes from Faversham station). Trains to London Victoria take 80 minutes and the M2 is less than 2 miles away.