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England

Chilton House

Chilton, Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

England

Circa Date: 16th century w/18th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Historic Houses Member

The House from a circa 1910 postcard

  • House & Family History: Chilton was built in the 16th century and notably remodeled in the 1740s in the style of William Winde's Buckingham House for Chief Justice Carter.

  • Architect: Smith Family

    Date: 1730-32 or circa 1740
    Designed: Francis or William Smith the Younger recast 16th century house
    (Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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  • Country Life: XXXV, 702, 1914.

  • Title: Smith of Warwick: Francis Smith, Architect and Master-Builder
    Author: Gomme, Andor
    Year Published: 2000
    Reference: pg. 156
    Publisher: Lincolnshire: Shaun Tyas
    ISBN: 1900289385
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Chief Justice Carter, mid-18th century. Aubrey-Fletcher family, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Corporation

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Retirement Home

    Ownership Details: Owned by Chilton House Ltd.

  • House Open to Public: No

    Phone: 01844-265-200

    Fax: 01844-265-202

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.chiltonhouse.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: Yes

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