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England

Avery Hill House (Avery Hill Park) (Avery Hill Mansion)

Avery Hill, Eltham, Greenwich

London

England

Historic County: Kent

Circa Date: 1888-90, incorporating earlier elements, w/20th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Country House: Yes

The Garden Facade from a 1907 postcard

The Entrance Facade from a circa 1910 postcard

  • Built / Designed For: Col. John Thomas North

    House & Family History: In 1902 the Avery Hill Estate was acquired by the London County Council, whose successor bodies have owned it ever since. Since 1906 the House has served as a variety of schools, most notably Avery Hill College of Education. A boys' secondary school is scheduled to open in the House in 2022. Avery Hill House is notable for its indoor winter garden, the second-largest Victorian glasshouse in Britain, after the Temperate House at Kew.

    House Replaced By: There was an earlier house on the site, elements of which were incorporated into the current house.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The former estate has been open to the public as Avery Hill Park since 1903.

  • Architect: Thomas William Cutler

    Date: 1888-90
    Designed: House for John Thomas North

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  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Col. John Thomas North, 1888-96.

    Current Ownership Type: Government

    Primary Current Ownership Use: School

    Ownership Details: Owned by local government since 1902.

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only

    Historic Houses Member: No

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