Open especially for Heritage Open Days, this Charles II house is an extraordinary example of a Kent country home and family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker.
Explore the rooms and grounds of Owletts, an impressive 17th-century manor house and a fine example of Kent vernacular architecture. The influence of celebrated architect Sir Herbert Baker, born here in 1862, is evident throughout the house.
As well as the spectacular architecture and interiors, you can explore the gardens. The lawns are highlighted by some signature trees, such as the Cedar of Lebanon that Sir Herbert planted on Christmas Day, the winter before he died. His son, Henry, planted a walnut tree in the 1990s.
There is a grass tennis court, and if you explore beyond into the Filbert Platt you'll find apple and cobnut trees, a willow dome planted in 2013, a wishing tree for hanging ribbons on, and a swing large enough for adults to enjoy.
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Owletts - Heritage Open Days
Owletts
DA12 3AP
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