Thatched House Lodge

Thatched House Lodge is a Grade II listed thatched cottage in Richmond Park, London. The residence contains six reception rooms and six bedrooms on a property of roughly four acres that includes gardens and an 18th-century summer house.

Two separate houses for park keepers were built in 1673 under the name Aldridge Lodge. Sir John Soane joined the two buildings into a single residence in 1771.

The name comes from the thatched summer house in the garden, which visitors can see from the entrance. The estate shows how royal properties are put to practical use while keeping their historic architecture.

The estate sits within Richmond Park and can be reached through postal district TW10 5HP. Its location in the park offers quiet paths for walking, though the building itself remains a private residence.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower lived here during World War II while leading Allied forces. Since 1927, the Crown Estate has managed the property as a commercial lease.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Address: Richmond Park TW10 5HP, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England, UK

GPS coordinates: 51.42750,-0.28528

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:53