Above photo 1950s. Kindly supplied by John Hoperton.

Above photo pre 2009.

Above photo, post 2009, kindly supplied by Melvyn Potter.

The Gravesend & Dartford Reporter, September 1867.

Mr. JAMES H. NECK.

WILL SELL by AUCTION, on the premises "Oak Cottage," The Grove, on Friday, September 27th, 1867, at Twelve for One o’clock precisely, preceding the Sale of the Furniture and Effects, a desirable FREEHOLD DETACHED VILLA RESIDENCE, Charmingly situated in a delightful locality, and known as “Oak Cottage,” The Grove, Gravesend, having garden in front and rear, and Conservatory, planted with vines yielding a large quantity of the choicest grapes. The house contains 15 excellent rooms, conservatory, &c, fitted with all the latest improvements; three-stall stable and coach house in the rear, and is of the estimated value of £85 per auuum. Also a Valuable Plot of FREEHOLD ORCHARD or BUILDING LAND, Situated in the White-hill Road, opposite the "White-hill Tavern," having a depth of 100 feet and a frontage of 72 feet to the main road, most eligibly situated for the erection of a first-class residence. Is thickly planted with every description of fruit trees, and a portion laid out as a kitchen garden. Possession can be had on completion of the purchase.

The residence maybe viewed on application to the person in charge, and the land on application to the proprietor of the "White-hill Tavern, White-hill Road, opposite the property.

Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be had at the "White-hill Tavern;" at the Offices of "The Gravesend and Dartford Reporter," "The Free Press" and of the Auctioneer, 19, Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London, W.C.