Thursday 15 August 2019

GARDEN - RIVERHILL, SEVENOAKS


Riverhill, Sevenoaks TN15 0RR

John Rogers bought Riverhill in 1840.

John Rogers was a friend of Charles Darwin.


Riverhill

In 1910 Colonel John Middleton Rogers created 'The Wood Garden' a collection of Japanese Maples, Rhododendrons and Azaleas.



His wife, Muriel, created the hidden Rock Gardens.

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Today, four generations of the Rogers family live at Riverhill,

The estate is managed by Edward Rogers and his wife, Sarah.

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The Rose Walk provides views across the Weald of Kent.



The Walled Garden features Himalayan-inspired grass-sculpted terraces and a huge pond.

The Orchard Sweep has a Wellingtonia and a Cedar of Lebanon, both planted in 1860.


What happens when the grandparents move in 



Riverhill Gardens


Riverhill Gardens


Riverhill Gardens


Riverhill Gardens


Riverhill Gardens


Riverhill Gardens

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