Summary
House, built in 1736-7, altered in the late C18 or early C19, and subsequently in the C19 and C20. Formerly listed as one asset with 138 Kensington Church Street (NHLE 1239852),
Reasons for Designation
136 Kensington Church Street, built in 1736-7, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Architectural interest: a dated early to mid-C18 house, part of a speculative development initiated though not designed by the architect Isaac Ware;
* Historic interest: a well-documented C18 speculative development.
History
In 1736 the land which includes 136 Kensington Church Street was sold by the Craven family for £360 to the architect Isaac Ware. Six months later a portion of the estate was conveyed by Ware to Charles Carne, a glazier from St Martins in the Fields. In August 1736 an agreement was made between them and Richard Gibbons of Bloomsbury, a carpenter, to develop the land. Craven House was demolished and twelve houses built on the street frontage (formerly 1–6 and 7–12 High Row) now 128–142 (even) and 152–168 (even) Kensington Church Street, and let by Ware and Carne on 71 year leases to Gibbons and tradesmen who had been involved in the work. There is no evidence however that Ware was involved in the design or construction of the houses.
Details
House, 1736-7, altered in the late C18 or early C19 and subsequently.
Sources
Other
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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