Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the 1695 house.

Built / Designed For: William Emerton

House & Family History: Johannes Kip engraved one of his famous bird's eye view of the Chipstead Place Estate circa 1719 for "History of Kent." During World War I Chipstead Place became a hospital for wounded soldiers. The house was demolished in 1932 and replaced by a housing estate.

Collections: The contents were sold in 1931.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 203, 1853.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: de Chepsted family, 13th century. Robert Cranmer, 16th century. Sir Arthur Herrys, until 1632; John Herrys, 1632-40. William Priestly, 1640-52. Jeffry Thomas, 1650s. David Polhill, 1662-65; Thomas Polhill, 1665-70. Sir Nicholas Strode, 1670-83; Strode family here until 1693. William Emerton, 1693-95. SEATED AT 1695 HOUSE: William Emerton, 1695-1705. David Polhill, 1705-54; Charles Polhill, 1754-1805. Sir Samuel Morton Peto (as tenant), mid-19th century. John Duveen, early 20th century. Sir Roland Hodge, 1920s.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No