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STORY OF A LOCAL STABLE
here are many unusual converted properties in Blackheath, but one of the most charming must be the former stables to Auckland Lodge, number 50 Shooter’s Hill Road, built in 1850. Towards the end of the century, the stables became home to Albert Dorville’s horses, which drew the licensed cabs based outside Blackheath Station for 55 years. This method of transport only fi nished in 1947 when motorised licensed London Hackney Carriages took over. Today, the former stables is a charming detached three
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bedroom coach house with a pretty courtyard garden to the front, two garages and an outbuilding which is used as a study. The vendors, Sir David and Lady
Nicholas moved to the area over 50 years ago
because of the excellent train service to Blackheath. Sir David was then working at the Daily Telegraph in Fleet Street, followed by a period at The Observer before joining ITN in 1960. He was the man who started News at Ten in 1967 and Channel 4 News in 1982, the same year he was appointed a CBE. He was knighted for his services to broadcasting in 1989.
Sir David and Lady Nicholas have lived in the lodge stables for 27 years and have created a beautiful home with a country feel. They love the area and
IT IS NOT SURPRISING TO LEARN THAT JONES LANG LASALLE SOLD THIS UNUSUAL PROPERTY, IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK OF BEING ON THE MARKET.
are very sad to leave. The reason for their departure is in order for them to be closer to their son and his family in Cheshire. The house and Sir David’s study in the outbuilding have been home to their amazing book collection of 3,000 volumes. Sadly, the collection cannot move to Cheshire in its entirety and many have been bequeathed to the National Maritime Museum and Goldsmiths, University of London. Said Sir David: “Our new apartment does not contain any bookshelves but we are having some built.” When asked which books he could not part with he answered, “My collection of books on Churchill.”
It is not surprising to learn that Jones Lang LaSalle sold this unusual property, in its quiet setting in less than one week of being on the market. If you would like to see a very
large framed photograph of the horse drawn cabs with their drivers, just pop into the Blackheath Village offi ce. 020 8852 8383
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