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Chartwell 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. Extensive renovations simplifying and modernising the home were undertaken directly, completely transforming it when complete.
When it became clear to the Churchills in 1946 that they could not afford to run the property, a consortium of wealthy businessmen organized by Lord Camrose purchased the estate. The arrangement was that for payment of nominal rent both Sir Winston and Lady Churchill would have the right to live there until they both died, at which point the property would be presented to the National Trust. When Sir Winston died in 1965, Clementine decided to present Chartwell to the National Trust immediately.
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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Walled Garden
The greater part of this wall was built between the years 1925 & 1932 by Sir Winston with his own hands.
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
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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.
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
Sir Winston Churchill often sat beside this pool at his home, Chartwell, to meditate and to feed his golden orfe. You can see his seat and the box used to store the food he fed the fishes.
Chartwell, formerly the home of Sir Winston Churchill and now a National Trust property.
Chartwell is a grade I listed building.
Only external photography is permitted at this National Trust property. I sense that a large proportion of the house contents are still under the control of the Churchill family. Added to that many of Churchill's artistic and literary works on show are well within until New Year's Eve 2035.
Chartwell 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. Extensive renovations simplifying and modernising the home were undertaken directly, completely transforming it when complete.
When it became clear to the Churchills in 1946 that they could not afford to run the property, a consortium of wealthy businessmen organized by Lord Camrose purchased the estate. The arrangement was that for payment of nominal rent both Sir Winston and Lady Churchill would have the right to live there until they both died, at which point the property would be presented to the National Trust. When Sir Winston died in 1965, Clementine decided to present Chartwell to the National Trust immediately.
Kent, England. Taken with Leica IIIa + Summar 50 lens (1938) + UV filter. Kodak T-MAX 400 Film scanned 5/7/13 © DSAM7 all rights reserved.
Churchill built this brick play cottage, called Marycot, at the back of the walled garden for his youngest daughter Mary, who was born on the day he first visited Chartwell. It had a chandelier and a working Aga where she made drop scones for Charlie Chapin and Albert Einstein, who were guests at Chartwell.
The country home of the late Sir Winston Churchill. The house & gardens are well worth a visit.
Taken on Fujifilm Finepix E550.
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