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2) Originally within the Parish of Hampton, on the opposing corner Rocque’s map of 1741/5 shows a house on the site of Park House, but this is unlikely to represent the building in its current form. The gardens and paddock stretched from Park Rd along Queen’s Rd to Park Lane and northwards along Park Rd, to the cottages which predated Norfolk Lodge. | 2) Originally within the Parish of Hampton, on the opposing corner Rocque’s map of 1741/5 shows a house on the site of Park House, but this is unlikely to represent the building in its current form. The gardens and paddock stretched from Park Rd along Queen’s Rd to Park Lane and northwards along Park Rd, to the cottages which predated Norfolk Lodge. | ||
3) The buildings of Old Manor Cottage at Norfolk Lodge no. 26, no. 24 & The Elms no. 22 are thought to have been built in the late 17thC /early 18thC and are within the Parish of Teddington, the boundary of which runs to the south of Norfolk Lodge and to the north of Homemead. It is probable that Old Manor Cottage and Park House were constructed at about the same time, at least by the mid 18thC, and may have been similar in appearance. As the land behind the house at this time consisted of two fields it is possible that the property was used for farming purposes. The probability is that a single story extension stood to the west side. The current structure of 106, Park House, represents a remodelling of the previous building. It is likely that the original structure was extended on the west side by a two-storey extension and on the south side by a | 3) The buildings of Old Manor Cottage at Norfolk Lodge no. 26, no. 24 & The Elms no. 22 are thought to have been built in the late 17thC /early 18thC and are within the Parish of Teddington, the boundary of which runs to the south of Norfolk Lodge and to the north of Homemead. It is probable that Old Manor Cottage and Park House were constructed at about the same time, at least by the mid 18thC, and may have been similar in appearance. As the land behind the house at this time consisted of two fields it is possible that the property was used for farming purposes. The probability is that a single story extension stood to the west side. The current structure of 106, Park House, represents a remodelling of the previous building. It is likely that the original structure was extended on the west side by a two-storey extension and on the south side by a 3-storey extension presenting a grander new frontage. The roofline was changed to provide for an additional floor and the building given a coat of lime render , ruled and lined to present a grander, square, late-Georgian appearance. In the attic are traces of the old roofline suggesting a mansard style roof similar to that of Old Manor Cottage, with a window on the west side now within the building. | ||
4) The Rev. Mackensie’s 1795 Survey of Teddington for Lysons mentions Park House although it technically remained in the Parish of Hampton. | 4) The Rev. Mackensie’s 1795 Survey of Teddington for Lysons mentions Park House although it technically remained in the Parish of Hampton. | ||
5) The 1863 Ordnance Survey map shows the house occupied by James W Burchell and reflects its current footprint. | 5) The 1863 Ordnance Survey map shows the house occupied by James W Burchell and reflects its current footprint. | ||
Revision as of 18:00, 6 October 2014
Road: Park Road, Teddington
Property: 106,"Park House" (and 147 & 149 Queens Road)
The Teddington Society survey of the 1970s noted “It has a slate roof & is brick built with plaster/cement finish which is painted white. Most of the windows are sash. There is little garden left”.
This note was written by the present(2013) owner. "Homemead was the name given to 106 Park Road when it was an old peoples’ home. Previous to that it was called Frithville and subsequently Park House." (Note from TeddSoc--A 1930 Planning Application for an extension [Richmond Borough ref PLA/07486]names 106 as "Park House" so there is some doubt about the use/date of the name "Homemead")
"147 and 149 Queens Rd were originally part of the structure of 106 Park Rd. An original and older building within the current skin predates 1840 and was originally a farm with two fields behind it, bordering both Park Rd up to the St John’s Building and Queens Rd up to and into Park Lane. The following is in part lifted from the History Research Group of The Teddington Society’s brochure on the houses of Teddington and the 1972 research by Twickenham Library, but has been edited by me (the current owner) on the basis of documents in my possession. 1) In 1676 there were “structures, gardens and orchards etc” on a 6 acre site adjoining Tuddington village which correspond to that now occupied by 106 Park Rd and numbers 147 & 149 Queen’s Rd, known as Park House, Park Lodge & Park Cottage. This changed hands several times in the next 100 years and by 1774 was acquired by John Davenport of Teddington. In 1778 he is said to have “encroached on the waste(land?) near and adjoining his house lately known by the sign of the Halifax Arms” .It is thought this refers to the house on the corner of Park Rd, which it can be presumed was used as an inn or hostelry. That property on the opposing corner of Park Rd & Queen’s Rd (and probably backing on to the Park) was later known as Bushey Nook House until demolished in 1930 by the Admiralty.
2) Originally within the Parish of Hampton, on the opposing corner Rocque’s map of 1741/5 shows a house on the site of Park House, but this is unlikely to represent the building in its current form. The gardens and paddock stretched from Park Rd along Queen’s Rd to Park Lane and northwards along Park Rd, to the cottages which predated Norfolk Lodge.
3) The buildings of Old Manor Cottage at Norfolk Lodge no. 26, no. 24 & The Elms no. 22 are thought to have been built in the late 17thC /early 18thC and are within the Parish of Teddington, the boundary of which runs to the south of Norfolk Lodge and to the north of Homemead. It is probable that Old Manor Cottage and Park House were constructed at about the same time, at least by the mid 18thC, and may have been similar in appearance. As the land behind the house at this time consisted of two fields it is possible that the property was used for farming purposes. The probability is that a single story extension stood to the west side. The current structure of 106, Park House, represents a remodelling of the previous building. It is likely that the original structure was extended on the west side by a two-storey extension and on the south side by a 3-storey extension presenting a grander new frontage. The roofline was changed to provide for an additional floor and the building given a coat of lime render , ruled and lined to present a grander, square, late-Georgian appearance. In the attic are traces of the old roofline suggesting a mansard style roof similar to that of Old Manor Cottage, with a window on the west side now within the building. 4) The Rev. Mackensie’s 1795 Survey of Teddington for Lysons mentions Park House although it technically remained in the Parish of Hampton. 5) The 1863 Ordnance Survey map shows the house occupied by James W Burchell and reflects its current footprint. 6) In 1872 it is occupied by James Burchell Junior. 7) In 1875 it is offered for sale by Debenham, Tewson & Farmer , with Messrs Burchell, 5 Broad Sanctuary, Westminster acting as Solicitors. The sale prospectus for this Family Residence provides details of the Property, highlighting that it is “well-placed for sub-division into building plots with gas and water laid on”. 8) James Burchell Junior continued to occupy the property until 1885 implying that the 1875 auction was unsuccessful or did not take place. 9) Alfred W Arfwedson occupied the property between 1888 and 18912 10) The Ordnance Survey Map of 1894/6 shows the estate breaking up with Homemead built in extensive grounds to the north and 3 houses, Parkside, Crosby & York House built on Queens Rd 11) Mrs Weddel occupied from 1896-1903. 12) Graham C D Weddel then occupied from 1907 to 1908. 13) In 1913 Mrs Rotch is shown as the occupier. 14) From 1914 to 1929 occupied by Captain Sydney F S Rotch 15) By 1914 more of the estate has been sold and Meliden, Oakden, Westlake, Aldbro’ House, Alston and a house on the site of Greytiles, have been built in Queen’s Rd. 16) From 1931-1934 it is known as Park House Nursing Home. 17) The 1934 Ordnance Survey Map shows more houses built; Bushydene, Ronally, Woodborough, Samares, Tasli, Sunnyside, a building on the site of Braegarth, Corrie Garth, Springfield and St Elmo, plus 1-6 Park View; most of which were constructed in the 1920’s. The grounds of the house were greatly reduced to their present size. 18) From 1936 the property is known as Frithville Home for Aged Ladies(Friends of the Poor), 106 Park Rd. 19) In 1982 the original house was divided into 3 properties; the main building renamed “Park House”, on Park Rd plus to the west on Queen’s Rd the 2-storey building “Park Lodge” and a single storey extension “ Park Cottage”."
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