Stone Court House: A Memoir of Invention, Identity & Restoration

Stone Court House is a remarkable true story of resilience, innovation, and self-discovery. From pioneering early tech ideas to painstakingly restoring a 700-year-old historic courthouse in Kent, Saban Demirbasa shares an inspiring journey of turning unexpected loss into an extraordinary legacy. It is a story about refusing to give up—on an idea, a building, a family, or yourself.

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Restored interior of Stone Court House in Maidstone, Kent
700+ Yearsof living history
The Story

The Journey Behind the House

Stone Court House: A Memoir of Invention, Identity & Restoration is the personal narrative of Saban Demirbasa—a tech innovator turned historic conservator.

Set against the backdrop of Maidstone, Kent, the book explores the deep connection between personal reinvention and physical restoration. When life presented unexpected challenges, Demirbasa channelled his energy into rescuing Stone Court House, a Grade II* listed medieval and Georgian landmark with over 700 years of history.

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Beyond the pages

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Behind the restoration of Stone Court House is a deeply personal story of invention, family, resilience and finding a new direction. Saban Demirbasa's memoir invites readers to discover the experiences and decisions that shaped this remarkable chapter of his life.

Discover more about the inspiration behind the book, its themes of identity and renewal, and the lasting connection between one family's journey and a historic building in Maidstone.

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Historic Stone Court House in Maidstone, the setting connected with Saban Demirbasa's memoir
A story beyond the book

From memoir to film

The journey that inspired the memoir is also inspiring a feature film project. Its vision is to bring the themes of perseverance, personal reinvention and the preservation of heritage to the screen through storytelling rooted in lived experience.

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One story. Many chapters.

From the written word to the screen, the journey continues through memory, heritage and the courage to begin again.

Interior of Stone Court House, a restored historic hotel and events venue in Maidstone
The place behind the pages

Visit the real Stone Court House

The building at the heart of the memoir is a real Grade II* listed historic property in Maidstone, Kent. Carefully restored, Stone Court House now welcomes visitors as a boutique hotel, wedding venue and setting for private celebrations.
See the historic interiors, discover its heritage and experience the setting that plays such a meaningful role in the book.

Stone Court House
28 Lower Stone St, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6LX

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Stone Court House: A Memoir of Invention, Identity & Restoration brings together the experiences, challenges and extraordinary restoration behind the house. Visit the approved Amazon listing to see the available edition and purchasing information.

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