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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
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartwell
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell
Black Swans
(Cygnus Atratus)
The first black swans were a gift to Churchill from Sir Phillip Sassoon in 1927. The population was frequently topped up by gifts from the government of Western Australia, where the black swan is a state symbol.
Chartwell’s black swans have been looked after as zealously as the apes on Gibraltar, but over the years marauding foxes and mink reduced the population, which eventally reached zero.
A new floating swan island, to provide natural protection, has now been installed and two new black swans have been reintroduced to the lake that Churchill built.
Chartwell's Black Swans feature in Sir Winston Churchill's Memorial Window at Bladon in Oxfordshire:
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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.
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.
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.
Whilst in Kent to visit family, we went to visit Chartwell, Churchill's place. 'Er indoors strolls through the shadows.
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. Visited with Chris.
Visits to Scotney Castle and Chartwell today. Chartwell is the former home of Winston Churchill. This is one of the great man's uniforms.
Oast Houses, Chartwell Farm, Westerham, Kent, probably early C19.
Grade ll listed.
One of two adjacent oast houses which were once part of Chartwell Farm.
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.
A visit to the great man's house all decked out for Christmas.
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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.
Luxurious custom never lived in home on Oakville's "Street of Dreams" - 100' x 300' gated lot. Over 12,000 square feet living space. Over 10' ceiling. 4+1 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 7 fireplaces, 3 car garage (tandem). Lower level with theatre, recreational room, gym, sauna, wet bar, wine cell. Spectacular outdoor living with infinity pool, stone fireplace, cabana with kit, built-in BBQ, stone porch, surround sound.
For more information contact Diana Edelman and Elena Zlobina at 416-739-7200
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.
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Hoya R72 coolpix 950 Infrared
Chartwell was Winston and Clementine Churchill's family home for over 40 years. They purchased it in 1922, the year in which their fifth child was born. It was given to the National Trust in 1946 and opened to visitors in 1966 - the year after Churchill's death at the age of 90.
The house is presented as a home, with the rooms and furniture arranged very much as the family used them throughout the 1920's and 30's when Churchill wrote prolifically. The rooms are light and airy and contain many portraits of Churchill himself as well as a magnificent collection of gifts, memorabilia, honours, medals, uniforms and books, his own paintings alongside family photographs and the famous Visitor Book recording those who visited Chartwell - which formed such a vital part of his long life.