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Chartwell is a country house near the town of Westerham, Kent in South East England. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill. He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965. Wikipedia
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Taken on a nice visit to Sir Winston Churchill's former home, Chartwell, now owned by the National Trust. Nikon D750 + 24-120mm with Circular Polarising Filter.
Churchill's seat where he often sit and feed the Golden Orfe in the grounds of Chartwell, his house in Kent.
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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Chartwell is a country house near the town of Westerham, Kent in South East England. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill. He bought the property in September 1922 and lived there 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, the Churchills returning 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 for the last time, dying at his London home, 28, Hyde Park Gate, on 24 January 1965.
Churchill's country house in Kent. If the ornate doorway looks out of place amidst the plain Victorian brick, that's because it is: it is an 18th-century doorcase purchased from a London antiques dealer. The lintel tracery is stone, but the doorposts are carved wood, weathered to driftwood gray.
The gardens at chartwell as you walk along the little path to the great house, in kent near westerham... www.adamswaine.co.uk
Kent, England. Taken with Leica IIIa (1938) fitted with Summar lens. Ilford HP5 400 film scanned 5/11/13. © DSAM7 all rights reserved.
Bought by Sir Winston Churchill for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent, Chartwell was his home and the place from which he drew inspiration from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books and personal mementoes evoking the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman. The hillside gardens reflect Churchill's love of the landscape and nature. They include the lakes he created, Lady Churchill's Rose Garden and the kitchen garden. Many of Churchill's paintings can be seen in the studio
Chartwell House was the principal adult home of Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill and his wife Clementine bought the property, located two miles south of Westerham, Kent, England, in 1922.
Lettuces, Lactuca sativa 'Chartwell'
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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.
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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.
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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The swimming pool at Churchill's former home Chartwell, now a National Trust property.
Fotosketcher oil painting
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