What was the name of Darwin's home in Kent where he lived for 40 years?

Darwin’s home in Kent was Down House, where he lived and worked for about 40 years. Charles and Emma Darwin moved there in 1842, and Darwin remained at the house until his death in 1882.

Down House was more than a family residence: it was Darwin’s laboratory, study and main base for developing his scientific ideas. He conducted experiments on plants, earthworms, climbing plants and insect-eating plants, while the surrounding garden and countryside supplied subjects for observation. Much of his major work was written there, including On the Origin of Species.

The house’s name is sometimes confused with nearby estates or famous country homes such as Chartwell. Down House is in Downe, historically in Kent and now within Greater London. It is preserved as a museum and provides a vivid view of Darwin’s domestic and scientific life.