A large mansion in Richmond with an impressive staircase and wrought iron gates. The house also includes an impressive art gallery.
Visited February 2016 Richmond Hill, Surrey, UK Unoccupied
Built in the 18th century, Doughty House is a large house on Richmond Hill in Surrey, England. The house has amazing views over the Thames and central London can be seen in the distance. The house is named after Elizabeth Doughty, who lived there from about 1786.
A 125-foot-long gallery was added in 1885 for the very important family art collection. It housed a considerable collection of paintings including works by Titian and El Greco.
Both the house and gallery are Grade II listed, and planning permission for rennovation with some alterations has been granted. The house was put on the market in 2012 with a guide price of £15 million
Just been reading up about the situation with this house. Although it was purchased in 2013, the Richmond Society quarterly newsletter of Autumn 2015 reported that ‘minimal work’ had been carried out and the house continued to decay, with an accompanying suggestive comment along the lines of a compulsory purchase by Richmond Council should be explored. The plans submitted in 2013 included underground parking and a large conservatory – both of which were argued against by local residents. For my money, I think the place is simply perfect…. just as shown in these incredible photographs!
Impressive pictures.
Stunning pictures.
Just been reading up about the situation with this house. Although it was purchased in 2013, the Richmond Society quarterly newsletter of Autumn 2015 reported that ‘minimal work’ had been carried out and the house continued to decay, with an accompanying suggestive comment along the lines of a compulsory purchase by Richmond Council should be explored. The plans submitted in 2013 included underground parking and a large conservatory – both of which were argued against by local residents. For my money, I think the place is simply perfect…. just as shown in these incredible photographs!