Cromwell House, Renaissance Grade I listed building in Highgate Village, London Borough of Haringey, England
Cromwell House is a three-story brick building with a mansard roof, dormer windows, and an octagonal lead cupola decorated with classical details. It now serves as the visa section of the Republic of Ghana, operating as a consular office in the area.
Sir Richard Sprignell commissioned this residence in 1637, completed in 1638 during the early Stuart period. The building reflects the architectural tastes favored by wealthy merchants of that era.
The grand oak staircase displays intricate wooden carvings with military figures from the Stuart era, showing 17th-century English craftsmanship at its finest.
The building is accessible from the street in Highgate Village where you can see its exterior and architectural details clearly. Interior access is limited since it now operates as a government office.
The name Cromwell House first appeared in the 1809 Holden London Directory, despite having no direct link to Oliver Cromwell. The true origin of the name remains a mystery to this day.
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