Beaufort House, Grade II listed house in Ham, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, GB.
Beaufort House is a Grade II listed residence built around 1780 on the north side of Ham Street in London. The property features traditional English architectural details and includes a renovated coach house on its grounds.
The house was built around 1780 to serve as a dower house connected to Ham House and became a Catholic girls school in 1855. This educational role lasted until the school moved away in 1870, marking a significant change in the building's purpose.
A former Catholic chapel with its own public entrance occupied part of the house, serving students from 1856 until the school relocated to Notting Hill in 1870. This religious space shaped how the building was used and how visitors could access different parts of it.
The location is accessible by public transportation, with Kingston station and bus routes 371 and K5 serving the area. Visitors should keep in mind that as a private property, access to the grounds may be limited to specific times or prior arrangement.
British art dealer Johnny Van Haeften operates his Dutch and Flemish Old Master paintings business from the renovated coach house on the grounds. This contemporary art presence adds an unexpected layer to the historic property.
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