Munstead Wood

Busbridge, near Godalming

Surrey

England

Start Date: 1896

Completion Date: 1897

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Gertrude Jekyll

House & Family History: In the summer of 2022 the house, together with 11 acres, was listed for sale for £5.25 million.
Architect: Edwin Landseer Lutyens

Date of Birth: Mar 29, 1869
Date of Death: Jan 1, 1944
Nationality: British
Notes: Lutyens was one of the most important and original British architects of the last three centures. One of his most important works was Overstrand Hall, his first large house outside of the Home Counties. His son Robert practiced with him.

Date: 1896-97
Designed: House for Gertrude Jekyll

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House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade I
"Rosemary & Thyme" (2006 - TV series, episode 3.6, "The Gooseberry Bush").
Past Seat / Home of: Gertrude Jekyll, 1897-1932; Francis Jekyll, 1932-65. Lady Andolyn (Marjorie) Clark, 1987-2022.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment
Email: [email protected]

Website: http://munsteadwood.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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