Admittedly it needs some work, but if you ever wanted to own a piece of history now is your chance.

This Grade II listed building up for sale in Aylesford High Street dates from the 17th century and was once home to the village bakery. The Little Gem pub is next door.

Most recently it has been used as office space, but that was 10 years ago.

It was once part of a wider plan to create eight flats along with neighbouring properties. That permission was never fully built out, but the principle of residential use has been confirmed by Tonbridge and Malling council with the issuing of a lawful development certificate.

The building has potential to comfortably provide three bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms.

Alternatively, the selling agents, Bluebell Estates, suggest that with permission for a change of use, it would make an ideal coffee shop, tearoom or delicatessen.

Whatever its new use, the new owner must expect to put in some work – the building currently has no kitchen, no bathroom and no heating. There is also no parking space and only a small back yard.

The property is being sold by written auction, with all offers to be submitted by 12pm on Tuesday, September 26, by email to enquiries@bluebell-estates.co.uk or by post to Bluebell Estates, 27 High Street, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AX.

John Rafferty of Bluebell Estates said: “This property holds the potential for a charming character home or even a revived commercial space, pending consents. It’s a gem in the conservation area in the centre of this historic village.”

The lawful development certificate can be found here under planning reference 21/00151.

Further details from 01622 717500.

The guide price is £200,000.