Douglas House, Petersham

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Douglas House, Petersham, Grade II* listed mansion in Richmond upon Thames, England

Douglas House displays a symmetrical brown brick facade with a central projecting bay and five window arrangements across two main floors.

The property, initially called Hall Place, was constructed in 1717 by Nathaniel Halhead and received its current name during the 1890s.

The German School London currently operates within Douglas House, providing international education since its establishment in the building in 1971.

The mansion features a main T-shaped structure with additional single-story outbuildings and connects to The Avenue leading to Ham House.

The Duke and Duchess of Queensberry hosted writer John Gay, who created The Beggar's Opera in the riverside summerhouse of the estate.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

GPS coordinates: 51.44517,-0.30525

Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:44

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