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Owner: Mrs. Freda Davis Address: Harcourt House Grasmere Road (off Highland Road) Bromley Postcode: BR1 4BB County: Kent tel: 07958 534074 fax: website: www.fredasgarden.co.uk email: mail //at// fredasgarden.co.uk English Heritage Grade: Opening Times: NOTE for 2012: Please check with garden owners or their website to confirm current dates open http://www.fredasgarden.co.uk Classical Concert: 4th June; 2pm - 5pm in aid of Demelza Art in the Garden: 18th & 19th June; 10am - 5pm Music Extravaganza (Annual Garden Opening): 17th June; 2pm - 5pm in aid of Help for Heroes NGS Yellow Book opening: 14th August; 2pm - 5pm Spooky Spectacular (Halloween): 30th October; 4pm - 7pm Best Times of Year to Visit: To see: National Collection: National Garden Scheme days: Yes Comments: 14th Aug; 2pm - 5pm; £3 Parties / Coaches: Yes Comments: Viewing by Appointment: Yes Comments: Call or e-mail for booking House Open for Viewing: Yes Comments: Call or e-mail for booking Admission Prices: From £3. Parking: Yes Lavatories: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Shop: Yes Plants for Sale: Yes Lunches: No Teas: Yes Refreshments: Yes Picnics: No Dogs allowed: No Only on Lead: No Events: Yes Other Facilities: Classical Music Evening; 29th Aug; 6pm - 10pm; Bromley's Glyndebourne Evening at Harcourt House; Entry £15, includes glass of wine & canapes; proceeds to NSPCC; To book tickets call Freda on 07958 534074 Halloween Spectacular: 31st Oct; 4pm - 8pm; call Freda for more details Features: Freda's Garden is an award winning ornate Victorian garden, with routed walkways and seating areas which encourage visitors to sit and enjoy the views. The selection of newly structured flower beds and water features give the garden extra colour and tranquil atmosphere. Freda's Garden is opened several times throughout the year to raise money for charity Designer: Description of Garden: Colourful Victorian garden wrapped around large Victorian house. Winding pathways, fern garden, Hercules secret garden, water features, many statues, unusual objects including French antique lamp posts placed among planted areas. Dozens of pots, many hanging baskets and a large Victorian style conservatory. History: Located in what was originally the Bromley Hill Estate, Harcourt House was built as a family home in about 1870 by local architect W.A. Williams, who constructed a number of victorian properties in the area, including Christ Church in Highland Road. Originally named "The Glade", the house was used as a school between 1908 and 1940, firstly known as "The Glade Garden School" and then later "Harcourt House School, Highland and Grasmere". During the Second World War the property was used as offices for the Red Cross. The Present owners acquired the propery in the early 1980s and spent years lovingly restoring the property back to its former glory. The ruined conservatory was re-built later and compliments the house perfectly. In 2005 the London Borough of Bromley granted Harcourt House with a listed building status. Local Inns: Accomodation: Restaurants: Village/Town/Sightseeing: