Historic Bed & Breakfast
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1897
What is the history of the property?
The Radnor Estate developed most of Bouverie Road West at the end of the 19th Century as large individual buildings, which they then issued on long leases before finally relinquishing the freeholds. After retiring from the army Colonel Henry Torrens Kenny and his wife Zoe bought the property from Viscount Folkestone in December 1928.
Zoe was active in the suffragette movement but died in 1934. Her husband lived in the house until his death in 1941.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
Victorian
Has restoration work taken place?
No
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Many of the original Victorian features have been retained such as high ceilings, ornate fireplaces, wooden sash windows.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
After retiring from the army Colonel Henry Torrens Kenny and his wife Zoe (Fellowes) bought the property from Viscount Folkestone in December 1928.
Zoe was active in the suffragette movement but died in 1934. Her husband lived in the house until his death in 1941.
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