Eltham Court (Eltham Palace)

Eltham Court, also known as Eltham Palace, was built between 1933 and 1935 by the architectural firm Seely and Paget. This building is constructed from red brick with Chipake stone dressings and features hipped tile roofs, showcasing the English Renaissance style. It is designed on a butterfly plan with one wing containing the living rooms that extend into the medieval Great Hall, while the other wing houses the dining and service rooms. The structure has two storeys, characterized by heavy quoins, a cill band, and a balustraded parapet. All windows are cross framed casements in the style of the 17th century. The entrance pavilion, situated between the wings, has a somewhat French character, featuring a loggia and a Venetian window above, topped with a hipped bell-cast roof. The rear elevation includes similar pavilions that flank a curved arcade of five bays. The interior boasts rich contemporary decorations created by Italian and Swedish designers. Eltham Court was built for and partly designed by Stephen Courtauld.