The Red House (1876)

Post date: Jan 21, 2013 8:39:46 PM

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

LOT 4

(coloured Pink and numbered 38,39 and 40 on plan)

The capital and very commodious

FREEHOLD FAMILY RESIDENCE

known as

"THE RED HOUSE"

Brick built, with stone dressings, and of good elevation

SITUATE IN THE PARISH OF WATERINGBURY,

Nearly opposite the Church, and containing

On the UPPER FLOOR-Three Attic Bedrooms with stoves and cupboards; an excellent Storeroom

well fitted with cupboards; a large square landing (lighted from the roof) with

linen and other closets;also two Servants' Bedrooms in the Wing approached by a

separate Staircase.

On the FIRST FLOOR-Five Bedchambers (three of which are fitted with marble mantels and stoves,

and measure respectively 21ft. 9in. by 15ft. 6 in. 21ft.3in. by 16ft. 6in,. and

21ft. by 16ft.6 in.); a Dressing Room; Housemaid's Closet on Landing, and a w.c.

On the GROUND FLOOR-Entrance and Inner Halls(the latter fitted with stove and two china closets)

a Dining Room about 28ft. 6in. by 16ft. 3in.(exclusive of bay about 9ft.3in. by

6ft.6in. ) with marble mantel, stove, and Entrance to Grounds; a Drawing Room

about 26ft. 3in. by 20ft. 9in., with white marble mantel, register stove, and French

casements opening to Garden; a Morning Room, about 21ft. 6in. by 15ft. 3in.;

Gentlemen's w.c.; Butler's Pantry , fitted with stove and cupboards; Servants'Hall

with close range hot plate &c; good Scullery, with brick oven, copper, force

pump, &c; Yard and Servants' Entrance.

In the BASEMENT -Two Larders, excellent Wine, Beer, and Coal Cellars, and Housemaid's Closet on

stairs.

Yard with Wood House, w.c. &c.

THE STABLING comprises Three capital stalls and Two Coach-houses with Man's room and Loft

over, adjoining which is a neat BRICK and SLATED COTTAGE with Four Rooms and GARDEN.

LOVELY GROUNDS,

Including Charming Lawns, dressed with ornamental trees and handsome conifers, Fountain¹, Rustic

Summer House, Flower Garden, and Shady Walks,

FINE LARGE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GARDENS,

Profusely stocked, a GREENHOUSE about 30-ft. long, a Vinery(both heated by hot water), Forcing

Pits, Aviary, Piggery, Potting Sheds, Apple Room, &c. the whole embracing about

2a. 2r. 35p.

And commanding exquisite views

Gas is laid on and there is an ample supply of water throughout.

The residence id now in hand, but was formerly let at a rental of

£150 PER ANNUM

Possession will be given on completion of the purchase.

Notes:

1. Location of this fountain, near garden border with Beck, can be seen on OS map published 1896 ( see https://maps.nls.uk/view/103679849).