Swiss Cottage (Thatched House) (1876)

Post date: Apr 06, 2017 10:12:24 AM

Sale particulars by Messrs Debenham, Tewson and Farmer from Wateringbury Estate sale catalogue of 1876 :

LOT 6 

(coloured Blue and numbered 41,44 and 45 on plan)

A CHARMING FREEHOLD VILLA RESIDENCE

(Brick built, with ornamental thatch and tiled roof)

"THE SWISS COTTAGE,"

IN THE PARISH OF WATERINGBURY

Containing

On the UPPER FLOOR-Three Attic Bedrooms

On the FIRST FLOOR (approached by Principal and Secondary Staircases)-Four Bedrooms, a Dressing Room, Day and Night Nurseries, Bath Room, School Room, Box Room, and w.c. 

On the GROUND FLOOR- Entrance Hall, with stained glass windows; a capital Dining Room measuring about 25ft. 6in. by 14ft. 6in., exclusive of two bays, and fitted with marble mantel and stove; a double Drawing Room about 19ft. 6in. by 15ft., and 16ft. 9in. by 11ft. respectively, exclusive of two bays, with marble mantel, polished steel stove and casements opening to Grounds; Butler's Pantry, Store Room, good Kitchen with close range, & Larder and Scullery. 

On the BASEMENT-Larder, and ample Wine, Beer and Coal Cellars.

YARD with slate cisterns, Servants' w.c. , Green-house.

EXTREMELY PRETTY GROUNDS,

With BEAUTIFUL LAWN, Rustic Summer House, &

Two Stall Stable, Loose Box, Harness room, and Coach House.

With Loft over; Piggery and Yards, also a WELL STOCKED KITCHEN GARDEN; the whole about 

1a. 3r. 31p.

Let to the Rev. W.C.H. D'Aeth(who is under notice to quit at Michaelmas next), as yearly tenant at the low rent of 

£80 PER ANNUM