Egerton House, Berkhamsted

Egerton House is an Elizabethan mansion in Berkhamsted with two stories and three distinctive gables, with smaller dormer windows set between them in the steep tiled roof. The building contained three sitting rooms, a dining room, a billiards room, a conservatory, four bedrooms, four box rooms, and stables.

The property was purchased in 1840 by Wesleyan Methodists for 700 pounds and transformed into a preaching house. This religious use shaped the building's role in the community during that era.

The Llewelyn Davies family made this their home and frequently hosted J.M. Barrie, whose imagination was sparked by their children. These literary connections gave the house a cultural significance that visitors can still sense today.

Access to the site works best during regular opening hours, which may vary by season. Wear suitable footwear as pathways can be uneven and may be wet depending on recent weather.

After demolition in 1936, portions of the original oak paneling were rescued and relocated to other buildings. These salvaged wood pieces remain visible today at Four Oaks on Graemsdyke Road and at Boxwell House.

Location: Berkhamsted

Architectural style: Elizabethan architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.75850,-0.56060

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22