Lemmons

The red brick structure stands on the south side of Hadley Common with two storeys, sash windows, and a central Doric porch at the entrance.

The Georgian five-bay villa, constructed around 1830 by the Quilter family, received Grade II listed building status from English Heritage in July 1949.

During their residence from 1968 to 1976, authors Kingsley Amis and Elizabeth Jane Howard wrote numerous literary works, including The Green Man and Odd Girl Out.

The property extends across eight acres of land and contains more than twenty rooms, including eight bedrooms and large gardens surrounding the main structure.

Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis composed his final poem titled At Lemmons in 1972 while staying at the house during his last days.

Location: London Borough of Barnet

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.66028,-0.19219

Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:42