The loan, which was priced at 0.85%pm over an 18 month term, was completed in four weeks.
The 300-acre estate grounds contain a large Jacobean house and a medieval castle dating back to 1174 — one of the oldest dwellings in the country.
The property was purchased by a high-net-worth family, who are exploring a possible conversion of the castle and grounds for alternative uses.
Exit will be through refinancing.
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Matt Thame, founder of Cohort Capital (pictured above), said: “It’s rare to come across a property as unique as Chilham Castle.
“Financing its purchase certainly provided its challenges, but also proves the advantages of smaller, specialist lending teams in quickly agreeing terms for atypical assets.
“With such a rich and deep history, the property lends itself well to a number of possible alternative uses.”
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