| Denham Place | |
|---|---|
 Denham Place and gardens in c.1695 | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Year(s) built | 1688–1701 |
| Owner | Mike Jatania |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 43 acres |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Lancelot 'Capability' Brown |
Denham Place is a Grade I listed 17th-century country house in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, surrounded by a Grade II listed 18th-century landscape park.
History
The house was constructed in 1688–1701 for Sir Roger Hill, and the architect was probably William Stanton.[1] The house was surrounded on three sides by elaborate formal gardens containing a canal and many pieces of sculpture. Most of the gardens were removed in the 1770s and replaced by a landscape park with a lake; it is possible that Capability Brown was connected with the layout.[2]
Notable residents include members of the Bonaparte family, the American banker J. P. Morgan, the politician and movie financier Robert Vansittart, 1st Baron Vansittart and the producer Harry Saltzman.[3]
Present day
The 28,525 sq ft property is owned by Monaco-based cosmetics businessman Mike Jatania, who acquired the house from the cigarette manufacturer Rothmans International (it had been their international headquarters) for about £20 million. In April 2023 was listed for sale at £75 million.[3]
References
- ^ Historic England. "Denham Place (Grade I) (1124467)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ Historic England. "Denham Place (Grade II) (1000598)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ a b Neate, Rupert (20 April 2023). "Stately home 'used for James Bond scenes' goes on sale for £75m". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
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This page was last edited on 23 February 2024, at 16:00