Latchmere House

Latchmere House is a mid-19th century Victorian building featuring ornamental architectural details and located on spacious grounds southeast of Ham Common. The structure was later converted into seven residential apartments as part of the modern Barrons Chase development.

The building was originally constructed as a private residence and later served as a military hospital during World War I for officers experiencing combat trauma. During World War II it functioned as a secret interrogation facility for MI5 intelligence operations against captured enemy agents.

The building now functions as part of a modern residential development where people live in converted apartments within the updated structure. Its Victorian style remains visible from outside, connecting residents to the area's architectural heritage.

The site is now a private residential area and not open to visitors, but the Victorian facade of the main building remains visible from the street. The best viewing times are during daylight hours when the architectural details can be seen most clearly.

Hidden microphones were installed in several rooms during World War II to secretly record conversations between prisoners and interrogators. This covert surveillance was an integral part of the intelligence-gathering operations conducted at this location.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Inception: 1948

Official opening: 1948

Architectural style: Victorian architecture

Website: http://latchmerehouse.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.42840,-0.29660

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52