Fabulous Colonial in the Heart of Stratfield Village So much value in this fabulous Colonial in the Heart of Stratfield Village. Walking distance to Warde High School, Stratfield Elementary and Brooklawn Country Club. This is the perfect home for large family gatherings & entertaining! Fabulous Chef’s kitchen with subzero refridgerator & 5 Star Dual Gas/Elect.read more
As a designer, one of the most common questions I get from clients is…what color should I paint this room? And I get it! The color of a room sets the tone, and standing in front of the paint …
Stratfield Saye
The 39-year-old became a countess after marrying Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington, in 2005. They live on a Hampshire estate called Stratfield Saye.
Filming locations for Jane Austen's Emma, with Gwyneth Paltrow; including Mapperton, the village of Evershot in Dorset; Stratfield Saye in Hampshire; and Syon Park House in Brentford
Beautiful Stratfield Area Colonial with Four Finished Floors You can stop searching! Beautiful five year young Colonial with four fully finished floors of living space. Incredible value in a desirable location within walking distance to schools, library and houses of worship Close to shopping, dining and mid-way between I95 and the Merritt Parkway. Fabulous E-I-Kread more
A recognizable icon in the quintessential neighborhood of Stratfield, this lovely Queen Anne Victorian delights inside and out. If you're searching for an updated antique, with loads of character and charm, then look no more. This one will have you at the wrap-around porch! Or maybe the stained-glass windows? The owners meticulously researched the era the home was built and kept that forefront of mind as they updated over the years. The Parlor, Family and Dining areas are rooms to savor, unwind and feel a bit like you've stepped back to yesteryear. The Kitchen is a showstopper, and in fact won top honors in the 2004 Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest. It's still a classic with quarter sawn oak cabinets, copper and slate countertops, fir wood floor and tin ceiling. A rail ladder system allows you to reach high cabinets and adds to the whimsical allure of the space. A lot of cooking and entertaining have taken place at 538 over the years, and there's room for everyone! With five bedrooms on the 2nd floor & four on the 3rd, you won't want for space. Two of the bedrooms function as offices, a real convenience in the current work environment. Third floor has a large common area perfect as a playroom, homework center or tv/movie watching space. Basement has an exercise room and lots of storage. The perennial gardens are an added treat, and you are walking distance to Lincoln Park, Stratfield Elementary, places of worship and restaurants. Low monthly utilities!
Lord of the manor Richard Hovel 1611, kneels with his wife Margery Ford, son Richard Hovel 1653 & daughter in law Frances Ferneley 1648 - the lower couple have lost their praying hands, probably in the 1650s Parliamentarian era, the higher pair escaped. Father = '*The monument of Richard Hovell of Hillington in the county of Norfolk, esquire who, being of the age of 77 years and upwards, finished his course in charity with all men and now resteth here with expectation of the resurrection in assurance of eternal glorification the 30th of November 1611. Margery Hovell, wife of the aforesaid Richard Hovell, deceased and one of the daughters and heires of John Ford of Frating in the county of Essex, Esq who having lived virtuously and comfortably with her said husband 44 years, did beare unto him 4 sons and 9 daughters whereof there are yet 12 alive to her great comfort being all growne to the perfect state of men and women" Richard was the son of William Hovel of Stratfield Hall, Hadleigh by Ann daughter of Richard Turner of Norton Richard had acquired the manor of Hillington in 1610 He m Margery daughter of John Ford of Frating & Horsley, sister of John Ford of Thorpe Children 1. Richard 1653 m Frances Ferneley +++ 2. Mary m William Gooding of Mosford 3. Katherine m1 Francis Fyske of Brynham m2 Edward Mordaunt of Hempsted m3 Alexander Dering of Pluckley Kent 4. Bridget m William Mothe of Kings Lynn 5. Ann m George Colley of St Andrews Suffolk 6. Elizabeth m Thomas Russell of Rudham 7. Thomasine 1633 m (1st wife) William Barnes of East Winch 1657 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/81qs3M 8-11 William, Anthony, Thomas, Mary Son =+++ "In memory of Richard Hovel of Hillington esquire and Frances his wife daughter of Thomas Ferneley of Creting / Creeting Suffolk esquire. Richard died in June 1653 Frances in December 1648" Richard fought on the king's side during the Civil War, he had occupied King’s Lynn in 1643, but escaped without penalty. He built the first Hillington Hall in 1624 Children 1. William b1637 dsp 2. Richard 1654 m Dorothy grand daughter of Sir Thomas Chicheley of Wimpole 1616 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/88G5Fn and daughter of Thomas Chicheley 1699 (stirnet) by 1st wife Sarah daughter of Sir William Russell of Chippenham (parents of William who m Etheldreda Lilly having 3 co-heiress daughters = 1. Dorothy m Martin Folkes whose son William m Mary Browne heiress of Sir William Browne 1774 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/k1B2X2 =2 Etheldred m Archbishop William Wake = 3. Clementia Stuart / Montgomery - Church of St. Mary, Hillington Norfolk Picture with thanks © Copyright John Salmon CCL www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4141256
