South Park

Penshurst, Sevenoaks

Kent

England

Circa Date: 1773 w/1844 & early 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Partially Extant

Most of Salvin's additions were demolished; a new house was built in 1989 that incorporated earlier elements.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Salvin's 1844 additions were demolished, except for the Gothic towers and the adjoining terraces. In the early 20th century further additions were made by Roger Cunliffe for Lord Hardinge of Penshurst.
Architect: Anthony Salvin

Date of Birth: 1799
Date of Death: 1881
Nationality: British

Date: 1844
Designed: Additions (demolished, except for Gothic towers and adjoining terraces)

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Architect: Roger Hargreaves Cunliffe

Date of Birth: June 25, 1878
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: British
Notes: Cunliffe was a Lancashire architect. He attended Accrington School of Art and was articled to H.S. Grimshaw, with whom he was later in partnership. Cunliffe began independent practice in 1898.

Date: Early 20th century
Designed: Additions for Lord Hardinge

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
"Family Ties" (2006 - BBC TV documentary, episode "On the Wrong Side of the Royal Blanket"; Alison Pierce traces her family to an illegitimate child of a Victorian cook at South Park).
Past Seat / Home of: Charles Stewart Hardinge, 2nd Viscount Hardinge, 19th century; Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, 20th century.

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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