Great House

Leyton

London

England

Historic County: Essex

Circa Date: 1712

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1905

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Sir John Soane designed several rooms between 1767 and 1768; his drawings and plans for these alterations survive at the Soane Museum. The Estate was purchased by developers in 1881 and Great House was demolished in 1905.

Comments: Soane created what is thought to be the most significant of the House's rooms.
Architect: John Soane

Date of Birth: 1753
Date of Death: 1837
Nationality: British
Notes: Routinely considered one of England's greatest architects, even in his lifetime, Soane's influence continues to be substantial. Blundeston House is one of his earliest works, while Letton Hall and Tyringham are considered among his most significant.

Date: 1767-68
Designed: Additions to House

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Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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