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Heritage with purpose

A thriving Kent estate with community at its heart

G.H. Dean & Co. Ltd is a family-led estate with roots tracing back to 1920. Based in Sittingbourne, we manage land, property and agricultural enterprises across the wider Swale area, with a long-term commitment to stewardship, quality and community.

Who We Are

A whole-estate approach rooted
in responsibility and care

Proud of our heritage yet focused on the future, we take a whole-estate approach – balancing productive farming, well-managed residential and commercial property and responsible land stewardship. Together, these elements support a resilient, viable estate that provides homes, workplaces and livelihoods, while caring for the land and community that sustain it for generations to come.

Our Culture & Values

The principles that guide how we work

Competence

Competence underpins everything we do. We take pride in managing the estate properly – applying knowledge, experience and best practice across land, farming and property, ensuring high standards are maintained in a practical, considered way.


Commitment

Commitment reflects our long-term outlook. We make decisions with continuity in mind, investing time and care in the land, the estate and the people who depend on it, so that what we do today remains sound in the years ahead.


Community

Community recognises our role beyond the estate itself. We value strong relationships with those who live, work and engage with the estate and seek to be a positive, responsible presence within the wider local community.

News & Insights

Latest News from the Estate

September 2026

Maintaining Habitats for Breeding Waders

The projects at Blacketts and Banks Farm are being delivered through the Transforming the Thames Partnership, founded by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

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July 2026

Rodmersham Cricket Ground Repairs

G.H. Dean has been lending a hand at Rodmersham Cricket Ground, cutting back trees and tidying the surrounding area to help keep this valued village space welcoming and cared for.

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July 2026

Lambing Season on the Estate

This year’s lambing season has been a successful one for G.H. Dean, with around 3,000 lambs born across the estate. It’s a rewarding milestone in the farming calendar and a welcome sight as the fields fill with new life.

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July 2026

Restoring the marshes for future generations

How the Transforming the Thames partnership is helping create better habitats for wildlife across Blacketts and Banks Farm.

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Get in Touch

Whether you’re looking to rent property, explore opportunities to work with us, or simply learn more about the estate, we’d be pleased to hear from you.