Building record TQ 55 SW 336 - The Stone House, 1 Victoria Road, Sevenoaks

Two-storey detached house built between 1600 and 1700.. Red brick and ragstone with galletting, red brick quoins and window surrounds, old tile roof. Casement window with glazing bars under cambered brick heads. Tile-hanging to south gable. North side has inserted sash window and blocked window in gable. Stone House (or Stone Cottage) is by far the oldest building in this road and surrounding area. Dates at least back to the 18th century and Mansell Jagger estimates that it could well be a 17th century building. It predates all the surrounding roads and was originally part of some agricultural dwellings in this area called 'Hilder's Yard' when all around were fields forming part of Covell's Farm. It was fortunate not to be demolished when the surrounding roads (Beech Road, Victoria Road and Lime Tree Walk) were built in the late 19th century. Initially part of Beech Road, the 1881 census records a (retired) plumber and his wife living there. (1)

<1> Sevenoaks District Council, Sevenoaks District Council Local List of Heritage Assets (Index). SKE53505.