Gunnersbury House
GUNNERSBURY HOUSE, GUNNERSBURY AVENUE W3
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1080330
- Date first listed:
- 21-May-1973
- List Entry Name:
- Gunnersbury House
- Statutory Address:
- GUNNERSBURY HOUSE, GUNNERSBURY AVENUE W3
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1080330
- Date first listed:
- 21-May-1973
- List Entry Name:
- Gunnersbury House
- Statutory Address 1:
- GUNNERSBURY HOUSE, GUNNERSBURY AVENUE W3
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- GUNNERSBURY HOUSE, GUNNERSBURY AVENUE W3
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Hounslow (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 19115 79285
Details
This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 12/01/2016
TQ 1979 15/107
GUNNERSBURY AVENUE, W3
Gunnersbury House
II
The smaller of the 2 houses built to replace that demolished after Princess Amelia's death in 1786. Built 1801-1802 for Stephen Cosser, and owned by Major Alexander Morison from 1808. War damage to interior. 2 storeys with cornice and pierced roof parapet. Stucco. North front recessed centre 3:3:3: sashes in moulded architrave with keystone. Unaltered early porch with fluted Doric columns entablature blocking course. South front recessed centre, and bows. 3:3:3 windows, sashes except for 3 French windows. Central ground floor Chinoiserie verandah, cast iron columns and bell ornament. 1837-44 Service wing added by Peacock fronted on South by Orangery rusticated with 7 arches between pilasters. Sashes except for half glazed end doors in coved reveals under open pediments. House lent to gentile guests of the Rothchilds for weekend use. Damaged by fire but now to be used as gardeners' educational centre (December 1968).
Listing NGR: TQ1911579285
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 202558
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 17 Greater London
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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