Small Village with No Street Lights and England's Smallest Listed Building

It is a quaint village to visit.

England has many villages, each with unique stories. Communities are shaped by history and environment.

One village in Kent has Britain's smallest listed building. Otford is near Sevenoaks, a town often ranked as a great place to live.

Otford lacks street lighting, which is an attraction for some. Residents like seeing the stars and recommend buying a torch.

A new resident was shocked by the darkness at first.

Otford is a small village in Kent.

You get used to the darkness and enjoy it. Wait for a full moon and clear skies to see the beauty.

A resident said Otford doesn't need street lights. People like the clear night sky and don't want light pollution.

The village has about 3,500 residents, who are friendly and lovely. It offers fresh air and beautiful walks.

Otford is near the M25 and has rail connections to London, with journeys taking 35 minutes.

The village has a small Grade II listed structure, which is England's smallest. It's a duck house in the village pond.

The duck house is the smallest listed building in England.

Historic England says the duck house is the smallest listed structure. It shelters lucky ducks who get food from the Parish Council.

If you want to move to Otford, the average property price is £810,059. Most properties sold were semi-detached.

Property values rose by two per cent. Kent's average sale price is £421,327.

Otford has a Solar System, which is a scale model of the planets. It guides visitors through the village.

The village has a river, four churches, a pond, pubs, cafes, and shops. People have lived there for 3,000 years.

There's a heritage trail, a Millennium Mosaic, and more attractions. You can find them on the Otford Heritage website.

There are no street lights in Otford.

The Bull Pub is an ancient coaching inn with roots dating back to 1512. It's owned by WH Pubs.

For history, visit Otford Palace, which was once home to the Archbishop's Palace. It dates back to 821 AD.

In 1515, Archbishop Warham built a grand palace, but it fell into disrepair. Only part of the North Range remains.

The North West corner tower is part of the Northern Gatehouse. It's been converted into cottages.

Henry VIII stayed at Otford Palace in 1519. Princess Mary took refuge there between 1532 and 1533.

Ownership of Otford Palace was transferred to a trust to prevent it from being developed.

You can do a five-mile circular walk from the railway station. This route is known as the Otford Walk.

The walk takes you out of the village, through woods, and onto the North Downs for great views. You can park on the High Street.

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