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
Doughty House, Richmond – Impressive house on Richmond Hill
Doughty House – Front view
Doughty House – Above door
Doughty House, Richmond – Doors from entrance hallDoughty House, Richmond – Gates in hallway
Doughty House – Gates detailDoughty House – Staircase
Doughty House – Closed gates to hallway
Doughty House, Richmond – View through gatesDoughty House, Richmond – Staircase and gates in hallwayDoughty House, Richmond – View from staircase
Doughty House, Richmond – Fireplace
Doughty House – Columns in living room
Doughty House, Richmond – Living room with columns
Doughty House – Stripped out room
Doughty House – View out the back
Doughty House, Richmond – Lovely view of the Thames
The Gallery
Doughty House, Richmond – The gallery externalDoughty House, Richmond – The 125ft galleryDoughty House, Richmond – View down the gallery
Doughty House – The gallery
Doughty House – Iron gates detail
Doughty House, Richmond – Ironwork over doors and windows
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!
Richmond Hill, Surrey, UK Unoccupied 
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!