Ham House is a Grade I listed building in the Richmond upon Thames local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 January 1950. A Early Modern Mansion. 12 related planning applications.

Ham House

WRENN ID
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Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Country
England
Date first listed
10 January 1950
Type
Mansion
Period
Early Modern
Source
Historic England listing

Description

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TQ 1773 21/61

HAM STREET Ham House

(Formerly listed as HAM HOUSE Ham House)

10.1.50

I 1610 and 1672-1675.

Important Jacobean Mansion, three storey brick. Originally H-plan. North (river) front with entrance mainly original. Space between wings on south front built in 1672-1675, when hipped roof and modillion cornice were substituted for original gables. Full-height splayed bays were also added to the ends of the wings on the north front, and niches with lead busts inserted along this front at the first floor. Very fine and sumptuous unspoilt interior with furniture fittings etc.

Historical Associations. "Cabal Room". Originally built for Sir Thomas VaVasour. Date 1610 carved on door. Passed to Elizabeth Murray, who became Countess of Dysart and later Duchess of Launderdale, and who was responsible for the late C17 alterations. Has since remained in the Dysart family. Approached from Petersham and Ham along fine avenues of trees through park. Side walls to forecourt decorated with busts in niches.

Listing NGR: TQ1726273046

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