A Century in the Making

Once the grand Victorian estate of Flintfields, the Grade II Listed site of the former Officers’ Mess at RAF Kenley was acquired for military use during the First World War. Shortly after, in 1925-1926, it was developed to meet the evolving needs of the time, specifically catering for the Officers of the expanding Royal Flying Corps.

Despite a chequered post war history of multiple governmental uses and a more recent period of neglect, vandalism and arson, fortunately today there still remains the original designs and construction that were guided by the Royal Fine Arts Commission and notable architects including Sir Edwin Lutyens, Reginald Blomfield and Giles Gilbert Scott.

The buildings, with their striking neo-Georgian elevations, are of high architectural and historic significance, contributing significantly to what Historic England classifies as one of the most complete surviving fighter airfields associated with the Battle of Britain.

Today, guided by Imperiet Property Group and Kendall Contracts, the Kings Meadow development has embarked on an exciting journey to restore the buildings to their former glory, as well as creating a series of new-build eco-properties that have been sympathetically designed to complement the existing architecture and to recreate the original Flintfields property. When complete, Kings Meadow will be a truly unique, and arguably the most prestigious, residential address in the Home Counties.

The 485 NZ Squadron outside the Officers' Mess in 1942.

A 'for sale' advertisement of the Flintfields Estate, dated 1914.

Flintfields before it was demolished in the early 1980s.

Preserving the Past, Building the Future

Discover the eventful past at RAF Kenley Officers’ Mess and explore what the future holds for this truly unique and historic site.

Residents' Amenities at Kings Meadow

With the final phases of the RAF Kenley Officers’ Mess transformation due to conclude in 2026, discover the exclusive amenities that are proposed to the residents of Kings Meadow.

Nestled within nearly 40 acres of private woodlands and meadows, our meticulous design process is creating a collection of 55 elegant apartments and the reinstatement of the breathtaking gate lodge as a standalone family home with private gardens. Every detail is being carefully considered to ensure the architectural integrity of the original buildings are restored and preserved for future generations, whilst creating an unparalleled living experience that pays homage to the historical significance of the site.

Location

Adjacent to Caterham-on-the-Hill, with views across the historic RAF Kenley airfield, Kings Meadow offers the perfect blend of relaxation and countryside tranquillity without forgoing the buzz of the city or the convenience of a Surrey village life. Explore the setting map or read more in above sections.

Register Your Interest

With the first residents to make Kings Meadow their home from late 2025 and the site wide transformation concluding in 2026, sign up to join our priority list and be the first to receive exclusive property details in early 2025, ahead of the full sales launch.

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