Mystery surrounds a former town centre Debenhams store, which has finally been sold.

Rumours over what the prominent Gravesend building would become have been rife in the community as the 76,000 sq ft unit has sat vacant for the past four years.

However, it has now been revealed by FMX Urban Property Advisers that the freehold has been sold to a private investor.

In a statement, the London-based consultancy firm said: “After five years of work, countless challenges, and a fair few twists along the way, the sale of the former Debenhams to a private investor has now been completed.

“A special thank you to our joint agent Sealeys Walker Jarvis in Gravesend, whose support and local expertise, particularly in the latter stages, helped bring this transaction across the line.

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