Great Maytham, Rolvenden, Kent

The estate at Maytham became Crown property in 1539. It passed through different hands until 1714 when it was acquired by Captain James Monypenny, who built the first recorded house on the site. The house and park were enlarged in the 19th century, and stayed in the Monypenny family until 1893. In the early 20th century, the house was rebuilt and gardens relayed to designs by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was later used by the National Institute for the Blind and by the army before falling into disrepair. The parkland was divided and sold, with part bought by the Mutual Households Association (later the Country Houses Association), who restored the house.

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