Grove House, Roehampton

Grove House is a Georgian-style mansion in Roehampton featuring classical architectural elements including stone balustrades, three arches, and ornate decorative urns near the lake. The building now serves the University of Roehampton as part of Froebel College and functions as educational space for academic purposes.

The mansion was designed in 1777 by architect James Wyatt for Sir Joshua Vanneck on land that replaced the earlier Roehampton Great House, which had been Surrey's second largest residence. The building has shaped the Roehampton landscape since its construction and later adapted to serve educational functions.

The mansion housed prominent London families for generations and retained its character as a country retreat before becoming an educational institution. Today visitors can observe the classical architectural details and landscaped grounds that reflect its former standing in London society.

The property sits directly on Roehampton Lane and is accessible via public transport, with pathways throughout the grounds connecting different areas of the campus. Visitors should explore the outdoor spaces during daylight hours to fully appreciate the architectural details and landscaping features.

The grounds contain a man-made grotto built between 1895 and 1912 complete with pathways, caverns, and waterfalls that create a distinctive garden feature. The estate also preserves an 18th-century icehouse structure that once served to store and preserve food before refrigeration technology existed.

Location: London Borough of Wandsworth

GPS coordinates: 51.45510,-0.24565

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:26