CHILHAM CASTLE ‘There Has Been a Castle at the Site of Chilham for Over Eight Centuries’

CHILHAM CASTLE ‘There has been a castle at the site of Chilham for over eight centuries’. CHILHAM CASTLE

KENT

Canterbury 6 miles | Ashford 9 miles | Ashford International to London St Pancras from 38 minutes | Central London 57 miles (Distances and time are approximate) ‘One of the most beautiful houses and estates in the south east of England’

Grade I Listed Chilham Castle

2 Lodge Cottages | 2 further cottages available separately

In all about 300.36 acres

Viewing by appointment only. These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. SITUATION In the heart of Kent A truly magnificent property in a landscape of extraordinary beauty, Grade I listed Chilham Castle is unquestionably one of the finest houses in the south-east of England. In remarkable condition, not only is it architecturally outstanding, it is also an exceptionally comfortable family home. Located close to the Great Stour River in the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Castle commands incredible views from every part of the estate. It also sits at the edge of the historic village of Chilham which itself contains a market square, medieval church, and many exceptionally beautiful Tudor and Jacobean houses. In addition are a village shop, tearoom and 2 pubs. Despite the Castle’s rural setting, it is ideally located just 57 miles from Central London and in particular, has excellent train links from Ashford International taking just 38 minutes into London. The historic Cathedral city of Canterbury is just a short drive to the east and offers a wide range of shops restaurants and day-to-day services along with many medieval features and cultural experiences. The surrounding Kent countryside is scattered with village stores, pubs and in particular the renowned Macknade Food Hall just 6 miles away. It is also a short drive down to the south coast along with extremely easy access to France and wider Europe via the Eurotunnel.

“From the downs across the valley, you may see an English village in all its stages of historical growth, spread before you in a pleasing panorama. You will travel the length and breadth of England before you stumble, on a summer’s day, upon a more representative example of an English village”.

~ Somerset de Chair (Owner of Chilham Castle 1944-49)

The Village of Chilham View across the Lake and Parkland 6 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 7 HISTORY The current family at Chilham Castle bought triggered the journey of the current house all three main wings of the house. the estate in the Spring of 2002 and after 18 which he built between 1612 and 1616. Over the next 300 years, the castle changed months of planning work and assembling a The style of the house, with its Italian hands through five families but ultimately it team, they carried out a full restoration of the Renaissance features, was fashionable at the was Sir Edmund Davies who bought the castle Castle creating the breath-taking family home time however its shape is literally unique in 1918 who shaped much of what we see today. that you see today. – there is no other like it in the world. The He employed the internationally renowned Chilham is of course steeped in history with hexagonal shape reminds us that Dudley‘s architect Sir Herbert Baker to recreate the a castle on the site since 709, when Wihtred, father and grandfather were mathematicians Castle, removing some of the Georgian and King of Kent, built a fort, probably of wood. of international renown. Also possibly relevant Victorian adaptations make it more akin to the ‘Cilleham’ was mentioned in the Domesday are well documented associations between original house. Book - ‘Sired held it from King Edward.’ the Digges family and William Shakespeare. After the completion of his restoration, for over Over the centuries the castle has been Dudley’s stepfather was overseer of 80 years, little was done beyond emergency inhabited and owned by several kings Shakespeare’s will and the wreck of a shipping repairs. venture in which Digges was a substantial including Saint Louis, King of France, King The current family began a comprehensive investor, is said to have inspired Shakespeare’s Edward I, King Edward II and then lastly in scheme to restore the house and garden to last play “the Tempest”. Shakespeare’s Globe 1539 when King Henry VIII bought the castle. create the beautiful property and estate that Theatre was also a polygon with a hollow core. King Henry granted the estate to Sir Thomas we find today. The works were carried out with Cheney who slowly dismantled it to build a Ten families have lived at Chilham Castle approval of English Heritage and under the home on the Isle of Sheppey. It was then sold to in succession since 1616, all of whom have watchful eye of the famous interior designer Sir Thomas Kempe whose granddaughter Mary made alterations, some more than others, for Christopher Gibbs. married Sir Dudley Digges who ultimately example the dining room has been located in

Workers and family during the recent restoration of Chilham Castle 8 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 9 10 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 11 CHILHAM CASTLE From the moment you drive through the front gate, flanked by the entrance lodges, you get a glimpse of the east front of Chilham Castle and soon realise you are arriving at a very special place. The drive sweeps up to a large gravelled parking area from which you get the first sense of the outstanding setting of the castle and you soon appreciate that Chilham Castle is unique. The Castle is entered through an impressive front door and lobby, into the beautiful entrance hall with its large fireplace and exquisite plasterwork ceiling.

View outside the Entrance Hall

Entering Chilham Castle

The Entrance Hall 12 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 13 Throughout the castle are beautiful period features giving the house huge character. However, its greatest attribute is its ability to act as a wonderful family home and also the perfect house for large scale entertaining. The ground floor has a range of impressive formal reception rooms including the morning room, library, study, card room and dining room, along with kitchen, family areas, domestic offices and the striking 1920’s marble indoor swimming pool.

The Card Room

The Study

The Dining Room 14 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 15 The Library/Cinema Room

The Morning Room 16 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 17 Corridor through to Indoor Pool

The Indoor Pool 18 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 19 Fireplace in the Drawing Room

The first floor drawing room is a hugely bedroom wings with family bathrooms. striking room. Adjacent is a fantastic master There is also a two bedroom staff flat, extensive bedroom suite with a sitting room, dressing domestic offices and large cellars. room and two bathrooms. In addition, on the first floor are 5 ensuite bedrooms and a TV From many of the principal rooms and room. The second floor has a large studio room bedrooms, there are the most amazing views along with 2 ensuite guest bedrooms and two 3 over the gardens and historic parkland.

First floor Drawing Room 20 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 21 Master Sitting Room

Master Bathroom

Master Bedroom 22 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 23 Guest Bedroom

Red Room 24 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 25 Guest Bedroom

Guest Bedroom

Yellow Bedroom CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 27 CHILHAM CASTLE FLOOR PLANS CHILHAM CASTLE FLOOR PLANS Approximate Gross Internal Area: Total (inc Cellars)- 3,134 sq m (33,734 sq ft) GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Reception Rooms/General Circulation Areas

Kitchen/Workshop/Utility/Plant

Bedroom/Dressing Rooms

Bathrooms Sitting Room 5.08 x 4.85 16'9" x 16'0" Storage Kitchen

Bedroom Swimming Pool 3.55 x 2.77 Playroom Master Bedroom Bedroom 19.05 x 9.50 7.86 x 5.63 7.61 x 5.60 11'9" x 9'0" 5.15 x 4.54 62'6" x 31'3" 17'0" x 15'0" 25'9" x 118'6" 25'0" x 18'3"

Eaves Bedroom Kitchen/ Storage 4.84 x 3.02 Library/Cinema Breakfast Room 16'0" x 10'0" 8.38 x 7.49 Cutlery Room Dining Room 8.12 x 5.09 27'6" x 24'6" 10.12 x 5.53 26'9" x 16'9" Dressing Room 33'3" x 18'3" Changing 5.62 x 3.76 Eaves Room 18'6" x 12'3" Dn Storage Store Pantry Playroom Bedroom Store 4.78 x 2.64 9.48 x 4.84 6.30 x 3.35 Room Bedroom 15'9" x 8'9" 31'3"x 16'0" 20'9" x 11'0" Up Store Room Sitting Room 5.66 x 4.86 4.81 x 2.68 6.06 x 5.63 18'6" x 16'0" 15'9" x 8'9" 20'0" x 18'6" Dn Morning Room Baby 10.09 x 5.67 Room 33'0" x 18'6" Up TV Room Laundry Room Boot Room Kitchen/ 4.72 x 4.18 8.75 x 3.15 5.86 x 5.53 Pantry 15'6" x 13'9" 28'9" x 10'3" 19'3" x 18'3" Cloakroom 4.07 x 2.95 Dn Dn 13'3" x 9'9" Up Dog Room First Floor Rear Hall Estate Office 4.96 x 4.27 17.57 x 3.40 Lift 6.00 x 5.00 Security 16'3" x 14'0" 57'9" x 11'3" 19'9" x 16'6" Room

Dn Rear Hall Up 13.26 x 3.26 Lift 43'6" x 10'9" Bedroom Bedroom 6.22 x 5.50 Drawing Room 6.22 x 5.46 20'6" x 18'0" 13.06 x 6.22 20'6" x 18'0" 43'0" x 20'6"

Study Reception Hall Card Room 6.18 x 5.19 13.33 x 6.18 6.16 x 5.40 20'3" x 17'0" 43'9" x 20'3" 20'3" x 17'9" FIRST FLOOR

Store Store Room Room

GROUND FLOOR

28 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 29 CHILHAM CASTLE FLOOR PLANS CHILHAM CASTLE FLOOR PLANS Approximate Gross Internal Area: Total (inc Cellars)- 3,134 sq m (33,734 sq ft) SECOND FLOOR CELLARS For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Reception Rooms/General Circulation Areas

Kitchen/Workshop/Utility/Plant

Bedroom/Dressing Rooms

Bathrooms

Storage Bedroom 5.46 x 4.12 18'0" x 13'6" Store Bedroom Room 7.58 x 5.53 Wine Cellar 25'0" x 18'3" 4.91 x 3.92 16'0" x 12'9" Store Room 6.56 x 2.68 21'6" x 8'9" Wine Cellar Up Store Room Bedroom 4.91 x 3.92 4.66 x 2.58 4.99 x 3.62 16'0" x 12'9" 15'3" x 8'6" 16'3" x 12'0"

Bedroom Boiler Room Bedroom 5.72 x 4.92 5.67 x 5.19 5.63 x 4.77 18'9" x 16'3" 18'6" x 17'0" 18'6" x 15'9"

Bedroom 4.72 x 4.18 15'6" x 13'9" Store

Dn Dn Water Tanks Up Lift Lift

Store Room Store Room Electrical Store Room 6.29 x 5.35 20'9" x 17'6" Bedroom Studio Bedroom 6.34 x 5.50 10.74 x 6.35 6.34 x 5.45 6.29 x 5.14 Workshop Log Store 20'9" x 18'0" 35'3" x 20'9" 20'9" x 18'0" 20'9" x 16'9" Store 5.22 x 4.09 6.25 x 5.16 Room 17'3" x 13'6" 20'6" x 17'0" Sound Booth

Store Room

CELLARS SECOND FLOOR

30 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 31 32 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 33 CHILHAM GARDENS A significant feature at Chilham are the Below the kitchen garden are the two Astroturf To the west of the castle, the expansive stunning gardens with wonderful terraced tennis courts set at 90° to each other to allow lawns lead out to the ha-ha, beyond which lawns, herbaceous borders and topiary to the play regardless of the position of the sun. is the beautiful parkland and mature mixed south of the house which have unrivalled views woodland. The park is covered in beautiful Beyond the tennis courts is a lovely arboretum over the parkland and lake below. specimen trees, avenues, copses and pond. The like walk and former rockery which leads park has regularly hosted equestrian events Adjacent to the terraces is the enclosed down to the large 3 acre lake with boathouse which have a significant and loyal following. statue garden with a large kitchen garden and and former cricket pitch adjacent. From the associated buildings and glasshouses beyond. lake, there are breath-taking views back up to the castle with the Taittinger planted vineyard below the terraces.

34 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 35 36 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 37 The Kitchen Garden 38 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 39 Parkland

40 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 41 EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES To the west of the castle, accessed off the back Beyond the yard, estate tracks lead through the drive, is the U-shaped stable block with outdoor mature woodland and on to a series of post and flood lit manège and associated buildings with rail grass paddocks. a large storage barn.

The Manège

Stabling 42 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 43 NORTH AND SOUTH LODGE SOUTH LODGE ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES CLIFTON COTTAGE Flanking the front gates are the two Grade room, dining room, kitchen and ground floor In addition to the cottages near the house there back drive and has been let. The charming

II listed lodges which have been recently bathroom whilst North Lodge has 3 bedrooms are two further properties that could be made Clifton Cottage is situated in a picturesque Bedroom Kitchen Bedroom 3.06 x 2.93 renovated and have previously been and South Lodge 2 bedrooms. Both have their 3.47 x 2.56 available separately, these are 1 Dovecote street just off the square in the village and has 10'0" x 9'6" Up 3.60 x 2.57 11'3" x 8'3" 11'9" x 8'6" Up successfully let. They both have a sitting own private gardens to the rear. Cottage and Clifton Cottage. 1 Dovecote Cottage 3 bedrooms and a garden to the rear. This is Dn Principal Bedroom 5.07 x 2.55 is a 2 bedroom cottage and is situated on the currently lived in by the Estate Manager. 16'9" x 8'3" NORTH LODGE Dining Room Bedroom 4.49 x 3.38 3.81 x 2.94 14'9" x 11'0" 12'6" x 9'9" Bedroom Sitting Room Bedroom 4.42 x 3.35 2.62 x 1.77 Bedroom 4.43 x 3.35 14'6" x 11'0" Kitchen 8'6" x 5'9" 3.43 x 2.80 14'6" x 11'0" DOVECOTE COTTAGE 3.44 x 2.62 Up 11'3" x 9'3" 11'3" x 8'6" Up Reception Rooms/General Circulation Areas FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Kitchen/Workshop/Utility/Plant Bedroom Kitchen/ 5.01 x 2.90 Dining Room Breakfast Room 16'6" x 9'6" 3.58 x 3.42 Bedroom/Dressing Rooms 6.13 x 2.05 Cellar Sitting Room 11'9" x 11'3" Bedroom 20'0" x 6'9" Hatch 4.42 x 3.35 4.43 x 3.35 Reception Rooms/General Circulation Areas Approximate Gross Internal Area: 14'6" x 11'0" 14'6" x 11'0" Dn Bathrooms Up 3.65 South Lodge - 86 sq m (926 sq ft) 12'0" Kitchen/Workshop/Utility/Plant Bedroom For identification purposes only. Not to scale. 3.05 x 2.14 Sitting Room 10'0" x 7'0" Storage 6.13 x 3.82 Dining Room 20'0" x 12'6" GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Bedroom/Dressing Rooms Cellar 4.98 x 3.73 4.41 x 2..14 16'3" x 12'3" FIRST FLOOR 14'6" x 7'0" Up Approximate Gross Internal Area: Bathrooms North Lodge - 97 sq m (1,044 sq ft) Sitting Room 5.04 x 4.97 For identification purposes only. Not to scale. Storage 16'6" x 16'3" North Lodge and South Lodge CELLAR GROUND FLOOR Up Rear Hall Kitchen 2.98 x 2.35 9'9" x 7'9" Approximate Gross Internal Area: Approximate Gross Internal Area: Dovecote Cottage -65 sq m (700 sq ft) Clifton Cottage - 145 sq m (1,561 sq ft) GROUND FLOOR For identification purposes only. Not to scale. For identification purposes only. Not to scale. Clifton Cottage

The village of Chilham 44 CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens CHILHAM CASTLE ~ Country House and Gardens 45 GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS BOUNDARY PLAN FIXTURES AND FITTINGS SERVICES EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether Mains Water and Electricity. Private Drainage. RIGHTS OF WAY The vendors will use their reasonable referred to or not are specifically excluded Mains Gas Central Heating. The Property is offered for sale subject to and endeavours to transfer the Basic Payment from the sale, including carpets, curtains, light with benefit of all rights of way, all easements, Scheme entitlements to the purchaser. The fittings, free standing domestic and electrical METHOD OF SALE wayleaves and other rights of way whether they vendor will retain the current year’s payments. items, garden ornaments, statuary, garden For sale by private treaty as a whole with vacant are specifically referred to or not. There is a machinery and agricultural machinery. possession. public footpath in the far west corner of the VIEWINGS estate. There are certain rights for third parties Strictly by appointment with the selling agent. VAT PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES to access properties across the freehold land. If there is any point which is of particular Any guide price quoted or discussed are These are based on the Ordnance Survey and importance, we invite you to discuss this with exclusive of VAT and in the event that the sale are for reference only. They have been checked us, especially before you travel to view the of the property, or part of it, or any rights and completed by the vendor’s agents and the property.

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