CHARLTON PARK
Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1350018
- Date first listed:
- 29-Sep-1952
- Statutory Address:
- CHARLTON PARK, CHARLTON PARK ROAD
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Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHARLTON PARK, CHARLTON PARK ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Kent
- District:
- Canterbury (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Bishopsbourne
- National Grid Reference:
- TR 19026 51770
Details
1.
5273 BISHOPSBOURNE CHARLTON PARK ROAD
(north-west side)
Charlton Park
TR 1951 23/134 29.9.52
II* GV
2.
Originally called Charlton Place. C18 front to an older building. Two storeys
and attic. Stuccoed cornice and parapet with a centre pediment conceals 4
dormers. Twelve windows, hung sashes with glazing bars, with rectangular recesses
above first floor windows. The building consists of a wide centre portion
and narrow recessed wings which were added in the C18, the north wing having
one window bay, the south 2. Wide central doorcase and pilasters, projecting
cornice over, moulded architrave surround and door of 6 fielded panels. At
the back on the west side 3 gables of the older building are visible. In the
north-west corner is an early C19 addition of an L-wing with higher elevation
but of only 2 storeys. This has a wide curved bay of 3 windows on both floors,
those on the first floor being very tall with balconettes to light the ball
room. This ball room is said to have been added by or for George IV who is
said to have been a frequent visitor to the house between 1795 and 1820.
Other portions of the interior contain early C16 black and white wall paintings
and ceiling beams.
Listing NGR: TR1902651770
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 170987
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
End of official listing
