Description

CAMDEN

TQ2686NE SPANIARD'S ROAD
798-1/9/1490 (East side)
10/04/81 St Columba's Hospital

II

Formerly known as: The Elms SPANIARD'S ROAD.
Detached house. c1875, probably enclosing an earlier building
on the site itself of two periods but of which no trace is now
visible internally. Red brick with terracotta dressings and
Welsh slate roof. Free style, with details and several shaped
gables in the style of George Devey. Long irregular 2-storey
range having 3 projecting gabled sections and a tower at the
south end. C20 north extensions.
INTERIOR: not inspected but noted to retain a large reception
room of 2 storey height with carved oak panelling of great
richness and individuality, French Renaissance style, a large
carved chimney piece and a frieze and ceiling with grotesque
grille panels. A full height bay window faces a viewing
gallery at 1st floor level above the entrance. Another small
room is fitted with C18 style panelling and ceiling
plasterwork. A larger saloon has flat Adam style decoration.
Traces of woodwork and carving similar to the first room and
Jacobean style doors and architraves in the hall and other
rooms; also a staircase and stairwell in Jacobean style. Room
north of main saloon has damaged decorated ceiling concealed
by slung modern ceiling. Former matron's office; altered by
partition etc., has good ceiling, fireplace and panelling.
Upstairs refurbishment in 1930s has introduced some woodworks
and bathroom fittings in Art Deco style.
HISTORICAL NOTE: the house was owned 1894-1908 by Sir Joseph
Joel Duveen, art dealer and collector, who had it richly
embellished in the 1890s, possibly employing Collcutt, who had
also worked in his West End showrooms as decorator. It stands
on the site of Mother Huff's Tea Gardens which flourished here
for 50 years from 1678.

Listing NGR: TQ2656586936

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• St Columbas Hospital at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q27086249

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Recommended Books

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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)