A famously wonky 17th-century house loved by tourists has gone on the market for £650,000.

The Crooked House, also known as Sir John Boys House, in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks thanks to its strikingly slanted appearance.

The quirky Grade II listed building, at the end of Palace Street, is widely regarded as one of Canterbury's most photographed attractions.

Its unusual shape is understood to have been caused by an internal chimney slipping, leaving the timber-framed building looking distinctly askew, including its slanted doorway.

Named in memory of Sir John Boys, an MP and the first recorder of Canterbury, the historic property has had a colourful past.

Over the years it has been used as a gallery, a school outfit shop and an instrument shop. 

Most recently, it was home to the Catching Lives charity, which ran a second-hand bookshop in the building.

Now estate agents Christopher Hodgson are offering buyers the chance to own the property for £650,000.

The Grade II listed freehold commercial premises covers three floors, with office space extending to approximately 3,134 sq ft (291 sq m).

The listing describes it as a 'unique and exciting opportunity' and a 'delightfully skewed 17th-century half-timbered building' situated on Canterbury's famous King's Mile.

It adds: 'This charming historic landmark is renowned for its distinctive appearance and rich architectural character and is widely regarded as one of the most photographed tourist attractions in the city.'

It comes after 'Britain's wonkiest pub' in the village of Himley, Staffordshire, was burnt down in a suspected arson attack in August 2023. It was then 'left to rot' for years.

The rest of the 18th-century building was demolished without permission less than 48 hours later by owners ATE Farms, who had bought it just nine days before the blaze.

The historic boozer had become well-known across the country for its quirky tilted appearance, caused by the land sinking on one side due to local mining activity.

South Staffordshire district council in 2024 ordered the firm to rebuild the 260-year-old protected tavern within three years.

But in February 2025, ATE launched an appeal against the enforcement notice, with a hearing in March postponed until the criminal investigation into the fire has finished.

While the furore dragged on, the site of the Black Country alehouse, near Dudley, became a 'decaying dumping ground'.

Campaigners said it had gone to 'absolute ruin', becoming a hotspot for fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

Shocking photos showed huge piles of fridges, mattresses, bin liners, children's toys and tyres that had been dumped along the lane leading to the West Midlands site.

Destroyed fences lay abandoned after landslips caused them to come down - while drugs paraphernalia could also be seen littering the area.