Gransden (1876)
Post date: Feb 11, 2013 12:50:14 PM
Gransden or Gransdon was part of Wateringbury Estate put up for sale in 1876, comprising lots 13 and 14 of the sale particulars (Kent archives CHS P385/28/3). Wateringbury Street was the former name for Tonbridge Road. Lot 14 was later known as The Laurels.
LOT 13
An excellent
FREEHOLD SEMI-DETACHED VILLA
(Brick built and slated) known as "Gransdon" situate in Wateringbury Street, and containing
On the UPPER FLOOR-Two attic Bedrooms, Linen Closet, and Box Room.
On the FIRST FLOOR-Four good bedrooms, a dressing Room, and a w.c.
On the GROUND FLOOR-Entrance Hall, principal and secondary Staircases, Drawing and Dinning
Rooms (the former measuring about 22ft.6in. by 16ft.6in.) with marble mantels,
stoves, and casements opening to the Garden; Housekeeper's room, Kitchen, Scullery,
and Pantry
On the BASEMENT -Larder and Cellarage; YARD with Knife-house, Wood-house, Force Pump, and
Water Tank; COACH HOUSE and
GOOD PLEASURE AND KITCHEN GARDENS,
The total quantity being about 0a.1r.34p. Let to Mr. Russell, as yearly tenant at a Rental of
£60 PER ANNUM
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LOT 14
The adjoining
FREEHOLD SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE
of similar elevation and construction, and containing nearly the same accommodation, with Lawn
and Garden, good brick and slated Stabling, comprising three Stalls, and a spacious Coach
House with Man's room and Loft over, and Yard; also two large Kitchen Gardens,
(one of which is in the occupation of Mr. Dray, as under-tenant to Mr. Jude) the whole about
0a.2r.15p
let on lease to Mr. William Jude for a term of 14 years from Michaelmas, 1872, at a Rental of
£50 PER ANNUM