Little Grove, Historic house in East Barnet, England
Little Grove was a house in East Barnet featuring Italian architectural design with large gardens and landscaped grounds near Cat Hill. The estate encompassed substantial open spaces arranged with careful attention to landscape planning.
The property was originally called Danegrove in 1553 when it belonged to William Copwood of Totteridge before passing to London haberdasher David Woodroffe. Later ownership changes followed, and the estate was cleared for residential development in 1932.
The name Danegrove connects to the property's 16th-century origins and remains part of local identity through the nearby primary school. This link keeps the historical memory of the estate alive in the neighborhood today.
The house no longer stands, but the neighboring school and the retained name Danegrove offer clues about the site's history. The area around Cat Hill is easily accessible by public transport and worth exploring to understand the neighborhood's past.
In the 1760s, owner Edward Willes hired the renowned garden designer Capability Brown to transform and replant the grounds. This collaboration with one of the era's most sought-after landscape architects elevated the estate to notable status.
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