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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.
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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 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.
Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965. The house is situated 2 miles south of Westerham in Kent
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This is the front door of Chartwell, Prime Minister & Lady Churchill's primary residence. It was a lovely, and surprizingly modest home and provided great insight into what Churchill's home-life was like.
Croquet on the lawn at Chartwell, Winston Churchills house, by kind permission of The National Trust.
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Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965. The house is situated 2 miles south of Westerham in Kent
Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965. The house is situated 2 miles south of Westerham in Kent
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.
Winnie's house is getting some new windows, re-pointing of brickwork and a new trellis for the Ivy ..... courtesy of the National Trust.
Home of Winston Churchill, now a National Trust Property
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/...
www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/churchill_winston....
We were minding our own business outside the house when there was a roar and a Virgin B747 flanked by the Red Arrows flew low and turned overhead, what luck!
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
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.
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.
The large kitchen at Chartwell is as inspiring as it's owner once was ... with Aga cooker, worktops and gleaming copper pans, breadbins and flourbins, drawers and shelves galore. A truly complete country kitchen ...
I liked the reflecting grey tones of the zinc and particularly the old grinder, a Healcraft, made in England, patent applied for, so it is marked. Notable for it's curved shape and balanced form ...
No pictures allowed in the house but they did graciously allow me to take this ...