Stanwell Place, Manor house in Stanwell, Great Britain.
Stanwell Place is a two-storey manor house with rendered walls, a low-pitched roof hidden behind a parapet, and a red brick west wing added later. The building sits within the remains of a once-extensive estate that included substantial parkland.
The house was built in its current form in the early 1800s by the family holding the manorial rights since 1754. The estate expanded in 1771 when additional lands were enclosed to form the surrounding parkland.
The house served as a meeting place for senior military commanders and American officials during World War II. Strategic discussions held here shaped important wartime decisions.
The house is located in a populated area south of London, making public transport the easiest way to visit. Access to the property is limited, so it is best to check beforehand what viewing options are available.
After the British owner died, an Iraqi king purchased the house and its surrounding acres, but this ownership proved brief. Political upheaval in his country led to the property's uncertain future shortly after.
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