Chevening, Historic country house in Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Chevening House features red brick construction across three floors with symmetrical design at the base of the North Downs, surrounded by 3000 acres of land.
The estate's presence dates to 1199, while the current structure, attributed to architect Inigo Jones, was constructed between 1617 and 1630.
The Stanhope family maintained the residence for 250 years, contributing to British politics and science while enhancing the estate's architectural and artistic elements.
The estate includes 40 acres of gardens with a lake, maze, parterre, and a double hexagonal walled kitchen garden, plus 530 acres of woodland.
Through the Chevening Estate Act 1959, the property serves as an official residence for individuals nominated by the Prime Minister, typically the Foreign Secretary.
Location: Chevening
GPS coordinates: 51.29870,0.13165
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
Dryhill Nature Reserve
2.8 km
St Katharine's Church, Knockholt
2.3 km
Chatham Vase
368 m
Church of St Botolph, Chevening
213 m
Church of St Mary
2.7 km
Church of St Martin
2.9 km
18-22, Church Road
2.4 km
Combe Bank
2 km
The Old Hall
2.4 km
Knockholt War Memorial
2.3 km
1, Chevening Road
271 m
Lennard Lodge
170 m
East Side Of Bridge Over River Darenth
1.9 km
Brasted Hill Farm House
2.4 km
Combe Bank Lodge
2.7 km
The White House
2.9 km
Outbuilding To North East Of Dryhill Farmhouse
2.9 km
Sundridge Place
2.8 km
Wrought Iron Screen And Gates To North Of Entrance Courtyard Of Chevening House
66 m
Pump In Middle Of Village Green
2.8 km
The Chatham Vase On East Side Of Lake Near Its South End
367 m
Large Barn To South East Of Sundridge Place With Outbuildings Adjoining
2.9 km
Milestone, London Road, by " Great Dunton House" just N of Rose and Crown, Dunton Green
2 km
Milestone, London Road, Riverhead, by Sevenoaks Tropical Marine, N of jct with Hamlin Road
2.8 km
Milestone, Main Road, by No. 134, "Milestone", W of Social Club
2.4 km
White Hart Cottages
2.8 km
Dry Hill Cottage The Old Cottage
2.8 km
Well Cottage
2.7 kmReviews
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