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Chartwell
The country home of Sir Winston Churchill.
He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there for over forty years until shortly before his death in January 1965.
In the 1930s, when Churchill was excluded from political office, Chartwell became the centre of his world. At his dining table, he gathered those who could assist his campaign against German re-armament and the British government's response of appeasement; in his study, he composed speeches and wrote books; in his garden, he built walls, constructed lakes and painted.
During the Second World War Chartwell was largely unused, whilst Churchil was occupied at Downing Street and Chequers.
The Churchills returned to Chartwell after he lost the 1945 election.
In 1953, when again Prime Minister, the house became Churchill's refuge when he suffered a devastating stroke.
In October 1964, he left Chartwell for the last time, dying at his London home, 28, Hyde Park Gate, on 24 January 1965.
The origins of the estate reach back to the 14th century; in 1382 the property, then called Well-street, was sold by William-at-Well. It passed through various owners and in 1836 was auctioned, as 'a substantial, brick-built manor'.
In 1848, it was purchased by John Campbell Colquhoun, whose grandson sold it to Churchill. The Campbell Colquhouns had greatly enlarged the house and the advertisement for its sale at the time of Churchill's purchase described it as an 'imposing mansion'.
Between 1922 and 1924, it was largely rebuilt and extended by Churchill who engaged the society architect Philip Tilden to oversee the work.
From the garden front, the house has extensive and stunning views over the Weald of Kent. Churchill described the views as "the most beautiful and charming I have ever seen" and went on to say that the views were the determining factor in his decision to buy the house.
In 1946, when financial constraints forced Churchill to consider selling Chartwell, it was acquired by the National Trust with funds raised by a consortium of Churchill's friends led by Lord Camrose, on condition that the Churchills retain a life-tenancy.
After Churchill's death, Lady Churchill surrendered her lease on the house and it was opened to the public by the Trust in 1966.
A Grade I listed building, for its historical significance rather than its architectural merit.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill
Winston and Clementine Churchill's children gave them this rose garden at Chartwell, for their 50th wedding anniversary in 1958.
Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine bought Chartwell in 1922. They lived in it until his death in 1965, except for World War II. Churchill made improvements in 1922-1924. One source described Chartwell as an Elizabethan manor house, modernized in the Victorian era. A group of Churchill's friends bought Chartwell in 1947, and allowed the Churchills to live there for a nominal rent. They donated Chartwell to the nation in 1966, a year after Sir Winston's death. It is maintained by the National Trust as it was when he lived there, with many mementos of his life. It is near Westerham, in Kent, southeast of London.
Taken in November 2008. A little while to go before autumn 2009 but another day like this will do nicely.
Looks best if you View On Black.
Well worth a look at the close up satellite image too.
Reference the various suggestions on cropping, I find I have a more zoomed in version with slightly different light that can be seen here www.flickr.com/photos/7361952@N03/3995295342/
Chartwell National Trust
Bought by Sir Winston for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps and personal mementoes strongly evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman.
The beautiful terraced gardens contain the lakes Sir Winston created, the water garden where he fed his fish, Lady Churchill’s rose garden and the Golden Rose Walk, a Golden Wedding anniversary gift from their children. Many of Sir Winston’s paintings can be seen in the garden studio.
163 Chartwell Road listed by Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina offered for sale. Featuring 15+8 rooms, 4+1 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at Lakeshore Rd E N on Chartwell.
Exquisite luxury in Oldeoakville. Award winning custom home 1.15 acres of lush gated privacy. Over 14,000 square feet living space, 5 bedrooms, 9bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 8 fireplaces, 3 car garage. Lower level has home theatre, recreational room with wet bar, billiards & game room, glass gym, and relax'n salon/spa. Outdoor oasis with Gunite infinity pool & spa, power screen stone porch with heat lamps, surround sound & built-in BBQ, Cathedral ceiling dining gazebo, cabana/wet bar & adjoining prv ofc/lounge.
For more information contact Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina at 416-739-7200
Chartwell
The country home of Sir Winston Churchill.
He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there for over forty years until shortly before his death in January 1965.
In the 1930s, when Churchill was excluded from political office, Chartwell became the centre of his world. At his dining table, he gathered those who could assist his campaign against German re-armament and the British government's response of appeasement; in his study, he composed speeches and wrote books; in his garden, he built walls, constructed lakes and painted.
During the Second World War Chartwell was largely unused, whilst Churchil was occupied at Downing Street and Chequers.
The Churchills returned to Chartwell after he lost the 1945 election.
In 1953, when again Prime Minister, the house became Churchill's refuge when he suffered a devastating stroke.
In October 1964, he left Chartwell for the last time, dying at his London home, 28, Hyde Park Gate, on 24 January 1965.
The origins of the estate reach back to the 14th century; in 1382 the property, then called Well-street, was sold by William-at-Well. It passed through various owners and in 1836 was auctioned, as 'a substantial, brick-built manor'.
In 1848, it was purchased by John Campbell Colquhoun, whose grandson sold it to Churchill. The Campbell Colquhouns had greatly enlarged the house and the advertisement for its sale at the time of Churchill's purchase described it as an 'imposing mansion'.
Between 1922 and 1924, it was largely rebuilt and extended by Churchill who engaged the society architect Philip Tilden to oversee the work.
From the garden front, the house has extensive and stunning views over the Weald of Kent. Churchill described the views as "the most beautiful and charming I have ever seen" and went on to say that the views were the determining factor in his decision to buy the house.
In 1946, when financial constraints forced Churchill to consider selling Chartwell, it was acquired by the National Trust with funds raised by a consortium of Churchill's friends led by Lord Camrose, on condition that the Churchills retain a life-tenancy.
After Churchill's death, Lady Churchill surrendered her lease on the house and it was opened to the public by the Trust in 1966.
A Grade I listed building, for its historical significance rather than its architectural merit.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill
173 Chartwell Road listed by Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina offered for sale. Featuring 10+6 rooms, 4+1 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms at Lakeshore Rd E N on Chartwell.
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For more information contact Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina at 416-739-7200
The estate derives its name from the well to the north of the house called 'Chart Well'. 'Chart' is an Old English word for rough ground.[6] The highest point of the estate is approximately 650 feet above sea level, and the house commands a spectacular view across the Weald of Kent. This view 'possessed Churchill' and was certainly an important factor in persuading him to buy a house of 'no great architectural merit'.[7]
Churchill employed architect Philip Tilden to modernise and extend the house. Tilden worked between 1922 and 1924, simplifying and modernising, as well as allowing more light into the house through large casement windows. He worked in the gently vernacular architecture tradition that is familiar in the early houses of Edwin Lutyens, a style stripped of literal Tudor Revival historicising details but retaining multiple gables with stepped gable ends, and windows in strips set in expanses of warm pink brick hung with climbers. Tilden's work completely transformed the house.
Similarly to many early 20th century refurbishments of old estates, the immediate grounds, which fall away behind the house, were shaped into overlapping rectilinear terraces and garden plats, in lawn and mixed herbaceous gardens in the Lutyens-Jekyll manner, linked by steps descending to lakes that Churchill created by a series of small dams, the water garden where he fed his fish, Lady Churchill's Rose garden and the Golden Rose Walk, a Golden Wedding anniversary gift from their children. The garden areas provided inspiration for Churchill's paintings, many of which are on display in the house's garden studio.
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Winston Churchill's country house in Kent. Quite plain on the outside, comfortable inside -- overall, genteel but not grand. Architecturally I gather that it is an accretion from various eras, but mostly reflects the Victorian age, with additional work from the 1920s when Churchill purchased the property. The one touch of ornament is the doorway. If it looks out of place, that's because it is: it is an 18th-century doorcase purchased from a London antiques dealer.
The Spirit Of Chartwell moored in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. This was the ship that carried Queen Elizabeth II in a flotilla of more than 1,000 vessels during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on 3 June 2012. Now is an hotel barge owned and operated by Portuguese holiday company Douro Azul for luxury cruises along the Douro river.
163 Chartwell Road listed by Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina offered for sale. Featuring 15+8 rooms, 4+1 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms at Lakeshore Rd E N on Chartwell.
Exquisite luxury in Oldeoakville. Award winning custom home 1.15 acres of lush gated privacy. Over 14,000 square feet living space, 5 bedrooms, 9bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 8 fireplaces, 3 car garage. Lower level has home theatre, recreational room with wet bar, billiards & game room, glass gym, and relax'n salon/spa. Outdoor oasis with Gunite infinity pool & spa, power screen stone porch with heat lamps, surround sound & built-in BBQ, Cathedral ceiling dining gazebo, cabana/wet bar & adjoining prv ofc/lounge.
For more information contact Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina at 416-739-7200
Chartwell
The country home of Sir Winston Churchill.
He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there for over forty years until shortly before his death in January 1965.
In the 1930s, when Churchill was excluded from political office, Chartwell became the centre of his world. At his dining table, he gathered those who could assist his campaign against German re-armament and the British government's response of appeasement; in his study, he composed speeches and wrote books; in his garden, he built walls, constructed lakes and painted.
During the Second World War Chartwell was largely unused, whilst Churchil was occupied at Downing Street and Chequers.
The Churchills returned to Chartwell after he lost the 1945 election.
In 1953, when again Prime Minister, the house became Churchill's refuge when he suffered a devastating stroke.
In October 1964, he left Chartwell for the last time, dying at his London home, 28, Hyde Park Gate, on 24 January 1965.
The origins of the estate reach back to the 14th century; in 1382 the property, then called Well-street, was sold by William-at-Well. It passed through various owners and in 1836 was auctioned, as 'a substantial, brick-built manor'.
In 1848, it was purchased by John Campbell Colquhoun, whose grandson sold it to Churchill. The Campbell Colquhouns had greatly enlarged the house and the advertisement for its sale at the time of Churchill's purchase described it as an 'imposing mansion'.
Between 1922 and 1924, it was largely rebuilt and extended by Churchill who engaged the society architect Philip Tilden to oversee the work.
From the garden front, the house has extensive and stunning views over the Weald of Kent. Churchill described the views as "the most beautiful and charming I have ever seen" and went on to say that the views were the determining factor in his decision to buy the house.
In 1946, when financial constraints forced Churchill to consider selling Chartwell, it was acquired by the National Trust with funds raised by a consortium of Churchill's friends led by Lord Camrose, on condition that the Churchills retain a life-tenancy.
After Churchill's death, Lady Churchill surrendered her lease on the house and it was opened to the public by the Trust in 1966.
A Grade I listed building, for its historical significance rather than its architectural merit.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartwell
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell
Entrance to Chartwell
This is the approach to Chartwell from the car park and visitor centre.
The necessary commercial part of Chartwell is located a short distance from the property so as to protect the integrity of the house.
The house remains unsullied by commercial considerations and is presented as it was when the Churchill''s left forever in 1964.
Chartwell, situated in approximately three kilometers in the South of Westerham, in Kent in England, was the residence of Winston Churchill.
Churchill, then Secretary of State for the Colonies, and his wife Clementine, acquired this house a few days after the birth of them fifth and last child Mary on September 15th, 1922. It remained the private residence of the British statesman until its death in January, 1965.
Taken in November 2008. I had originally walked this way to photograph the house (of Winston Churchill fame), judging that the light would be about right at 11:00hrs. So it was but the house was covered in scaffolding and white sheeting (having a new roof, I understand). The light was wrong for the grounds so I went elsewhere and was fortunate to find a photogenic oast house. Then back to Chartwell for a late lunch, when the light would have swung round, and to await developments. I decided to leave in the two National Trust estate workers.
Best if you View On Black.
Chartwell, formerly the home of Sir Winston Churchill and now a National Trust property.
Chartwell is a grade I listed building.
Today is Winston Churchill's birthday. Chartwell was the much-loved Churchill family home and the place from which Sir Winston drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life.