DiCamillo Companion
England

Charlton Court

East Sutton, near Maidstone

Kent

England

Circa Date: 1610-12 w/19th, 20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • Built / Designed For: Sir Edward Filmer

    House & Family History: Between 1936 and 1992 Charlton Court served as Redhill School; after the school closed the house was converted back into a single family home. In 2022 the house, together with 23 acres, was listed for sale for £6.5 million.

  • Architect: John Thorpe

    Date: Circa 1610-12
    Designed: House for Sir Edward Filmer

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  • Reference: pg. 305

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Edward Filmer, 1612-29; Sir Robert Filmer, 1629-53; Sir Edward Filmer, 1653-68; Sir Robert Filmer, 1st Bt., 1668-76; Sir Robert Filmer, 2nd Bt., 1676-1720; Sir Edward Filmer, 3rd Bt., 1720-55; Sir John Filmer, 4th Bt., 1755-97; Sir Beversham Filmer, 5th Bt., 1797-1805; Sir Edmund Filmer, 6th Bt., 1805-34; Sir John Filmer, 7th Bt., 1834; Sir Edmund Filmer, 8th Bt., 1834-57; Sir Edmund Filmer, 9th Bt., 1857-86; Sir Robert Marcus Filmer, 10th Bt., 1886-1916.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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