Hillside

1. 4412 CROOMS HILL SE10 (East Side)

"Hillside" TQ 3877 26/502 12.5.72.

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1. Early C18, probably begun for Sir William Hooker. Occupied until 1746 by John James, architect of St Alfege's Church Tower, who may have completed the building. Large house of irregular shape built into hillside rising to Greenwich Park. Rendered exterior with parapet and windows entirely of late C19 appearance. Mid C19 ballroom wing with some classical exterior detail, but partly covered by later rendering. Interior remodelled in early C20 to make flats. Of original house several doors remain, mahogany with 6 beaded panels, all removed from original places and set in modern architraves. Early C18 staircase with cut string and carving below tread ends. Spiral turned balusters with square knops, ramped handrail with spiral ends and fluted Corinthian columns as newel posts. Parts of staircase concealed by partitioning but main flight visible, also 2 short balustrades to low flight from lobby to hall. Above 1st floor staircase similar but with solid string.

Listing NGR: TQ3867277108