1826 Sir Samuel Clarke Jervoise sold some land to Sir William Knighton which included land for Cadlington A Chronological History House. 1829 Dorothea, daughter of Sir William Knighton married her cousin, Admiral Sir Michael Seymour. Cadlington House was built by Sir William as their wedding gift. 1887 Admiral Sir Michael Seymour died and the house was sold at auction to Sir Arthur Henry Clarke Jervoise. It was then let for a short time to Ashley and Emily Williams. 1916 Cadlington House was sold to Somerville Reid Livingstone-Learmonth, whose mother had been a tenant since 1881. 1931 The Estate was bought by Sir John Brickwood (The well Sir John Brickwood known Portsmouth brewer). Sir William Knighton 1937 Short ownership by Mr and Mrs Salmon and then bought by Rear Admiral Arthur John Murray and his wife. Mrs Murray was the daughter of the Rev. W.A. Spooner who was famous for transporting the consonants of words creating amusing ambiguity. These became known as “spoonerisms”. Admiral Murray was secretary of Horndean Amateur Mr & Mrs Murray Theatrical Society which he allowed to rehearse in the ‘opulent and impressive surroundings of the dining room’. HATS is now held at Merchistoun Hall in Horndean and it was Admiral Murray who urged its members to purchase the Hall in the early 1950s. Their daughter, Rosemary Murray became a Magistrate and the first woman Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. 1940 The house was requisitioned to the Army. 1977 Cadlington House was sold to MENCAP at less than market price (funded by a £50, 000 appeal by the ‘Magpie’ Dame Rosemary television programme). Murray Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, KCB 2007 Local resident Kim O’Brien purchased Cadlington , with the intention of restoring the historic estate to its former “I do not think it is generally known that Edward VII stayed at Cadlington House. glory. Whilst there, there was a fire in my grandfather’s yard behind Seymour Cottage in the 2008 Planning permission was granted and restoration Havant Road, Horndean. A rick of ‘bunts’ had caught fire. Edward and a group of his work began. friends went down from Cadlington to witness the spectacle”. Stephen Mitchell, local resident More history available on disc from C.K Estates (back cover). All content is correct to the best of our knowledge. “I purchased Cadlington House in 2007. The house was in We held 2 public meetings at Cadlington with over 100 people, resulting poor condition, the roof was leaking and the grounds neglected in 30+ letters of support. and over grown. I live nearby and had passed it daily for nine years and had witnessed its deterioration. I love old buildings and Our second scheme was well received and eventually approved. am a member of organisations such as the CPRE, SPAB and the Listed Property Owners Club. At last I could save Cadlington and create some special homes”. I had always wanted to buy Cadlington House but could not from Kim O’Brien, C.K. Estates afford it. Various sales had fallen through and it was on the market for a year before I managed to raise the funds to buy it. I employed Bryan Jezeph as a planning consultant as he knew the site and had been acting for previous owners. A scheme had been drawn up for apartments in the main house and two storey dwellings in the walled garden. I wanted something different and so we drove to Winchester to meet architect Huw Thomas,an expert in historic buildings. When he saw the photographs of the site he said he would love to do it. He started sketching a scheme there and then. We decided to vertically split the house into three wings where it had been historically extended. The three existing staircases were utilised. This would be sympathetic to the historic fabric. Chimney brick detail The house had been divided up into 52 rooms. We removed some modern partitions thus restoring them to their grand proportions. The scheme would have to involve building new residential dwellings, which would pay for the extensive restoration of the main house. However, a presumption exists against new dwellings in the countryside and our scheme was at odds with this policy. West side of main house I therefore used the English Heritage enabling scheme. This “The repair work at had to be justified and supported with extensive documentation. Quantity surveyors were employed and schedules of works Cadlington House is exemplary agreed. This was costed and scrutinised by the council’s consultants, and a final list was drawn up. using a range of highly skilled Our first application had been refused as more evidence was craftsmen and is to be highly needed, and so we met with the Council to make sure we met all of their requirements. Our respective solicitors and East Hants commended.” worked hard to draw up a legal agreement. This ensured that the John Townsend house was repaired as a priority. Principal Conservation Officer South side of main house East Hampshire District Council, 2010 The restored Cadlington Estate is a very unusual mix Inspired individual homes on the of ten houses , some old and some new. It it is very rare to get new builds in the countryside and only possible because of the need of the extensive restoration of the unique Cadlington Estate house. There is also a unique opportunity for early buyers to create their own interior design. Prices and finish to be updated (please see agents details). The properties including their allocated parking areas are freehold. There will be a management company to maintain the communal areas of drive, gardens, bin areas, clean gutters etc (please see agents details). This will maintain the high standards that are important for the estate. The Estate comprises of Cadlington House (three wings) South side of main house Property Description Cadlington Hall 5 bedrooms, great hall, conservatory, drawing room, formal dining rooms. SOLD Murray House 5 bedrooms, billiard room, drawing room, study, approx 0.6 acre, extensive wine cellars. Planning for open carport. West side of main house Seymour House Seymour House 4 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/ diner, approx 0.6 acre, courtyard. ‘It has been a pleasure and a challenge to have worked on a Continued oveleaf building of such high quality craftsmanship and the exacting demands required for the repair programme. We shall now see another chapter in the long story of this historically significant site ’ Ray Moseley East side of main house Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust, 2010 Converted Cottages and New dwellings Property Description Coachhouse Existing building, converted to 1 bedroom with vaulted reception room, terrace, bike shed and 2 parking spaces. Stables Cottage Conversion to 2 bedroom, lounge with raised The Coachhouse dining area, garden and 2 car parking spaces. Gardeners Originally Head Gardeners cottage. Restored Cottage to 2 storey 2 bedroom with garden and 2 car- “We had a wonderful time living parking spaces. in The Cottage, which was part of Orangery 3 bedroom to be restored and rebuilt retaining vine arches etc. South facing lawn and rear the estate”.…“at the bottom of the private courtyard overlooking farmland. Panoramic views of the Blendworth church garden was a quarry, from which and surrounding countryside. Private the flint was used to build the driveway with 2 car parking spaces. house. Visitors used to come just to Barn House 4 bedroom, oak framed barn in approx 0.6 of New an acre part wooded grounds. Galleried admire the gardens... we exhibited landing with views over farmland and church. and won many blue ribbons” Double bay oak cart shed. Keepers Cottage Traditional 2 bedroom bungalow with open Elsie Russell, head gardeners wife during New fireplace. Mature plot with Magnolia tree and rhodedendrons. Private driveway and ownership of Murray family car parking. Gardeners Cottage Pavillion New Classical house of large proportions with New camomile grass roof and eco features. Hidden in the walled garden, it is surrounded by a terrace with columns. Feature plot of circa ¾ acre. Themed gardens from every face of the house Italian, Japanese, Summer etc. “I have such wonderful memories of it, spending many holidays there” and describes Cadlington House as “my favourite place on earth, and somewhere I think of nearly every day” Stables Cottage Keith Clyesdale, holidayed at Cadlington between 1948 and 1970 MAP By car (A3) from London, 64 miles, 1 hr 40 mins Cadlington House Estate Portsmouth, 11.8 miles, 15 mins Blendworth Lane Petersfield , 15 miles, 13 mins Blendworth Waterlooville By train (to Petersfield) from PO8 OAA London Waterloo, 1hr Portsmouth, 13 mins With thanks to Professional Consultants Bryan Jezeph, planning, Huw Thomas, Architect, Colin Innes, Solicitor, planning, 106 agreement and legals, Mary Cowdery (Bramsdon & Childs), Jennifer Smith, Works on plans, brochure etc, Ian Cooke, Snr. Property Manager R.B.S, Paul Tanner, Historic Structural Engineer, Ray Wood, Building Regulations, Ian Ellis, Assistance with planning conditions, for further information Selway Joyce, Q.S for enabling scheme, Currie and Brown, Q.S for R.B.S, Robin Bodle, Blendworth research, Kevin Cloud, Tree survey, Claire Slade, Daughter and CK Estates admin. please contact: Works Barry Johnson, General management, Dick Freemantle for early site work, Fildes Roofing, Roof and cast guttering, Mark North, “Flintman”, expert flint galleting and brickwork, Robert C.K. Estates D’Arcy, “perficio historic masonry” specialized brick and flint repair, Ray Moseley, brickwork, mortar samples etc, Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust. Alitex, Conservatory roof lantern, Mark Blendworth House Estate, Mc Gregor, Painting expert repair and decorating, Bramble Brothers, Plastering, S & S Fencing, Fit and repair sash windows and other general carpentry work, Len Scott, New sash windows and Blendworth, PO8 OAE cornices, Stuart Innes, New roof lantern and windows, Cathedral Works Organisation (Chichester) Ltd and J.W.P, Clean historic masonry, repairs etc, Richard Arnold, Electrical works, Chilstone, New entrance surround to Murray House, Blendworth Tree Surgeons, M.P.N Landscapes, landscaping, The New Blendworth Centre, Mike and the “boys” for all of their hard work.