Look Inside… David Garrick’s Former Home
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An apartment in the playwright’s former building has just hit the market
If you happen to be house-hunting in Hampton and you’ve got a rather large amount of cash to spare, this spectacular apartment could be yours – it sits within the former home of renowned 18th century playwright David Garrick.
Inside A £1.195M Apartment In Garrick’s Villa, Hampton
It might look impressive, but this handsome property isn’t just picture-perfect; it’s also brimming with history. In 1754, it was purchased by David Garrick, an actor, playwright and producer who went on to play the title role in Shakespeare’s Richard III before managing the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane for 29 years. (Centuries later, multiple English theatres are named after him).
Garrick used the property as his country retreat, making extensive alterations to the exterior and the gardens. (Among the most notable features were a statue of Shakespeare and a grand orangery designed by Capability Brown.) By the 20th century, the building started a new life as a collection of grand apartments – and the principal flat is now for sale.
Occupying a significant part of the first floor, this lavish home contains two bedrooms, a large bathroom and a jaw-dropping Great Room that measures nearly 38 feet. (Its soaring ceilings and intricate period details are a sight to behold.) Alongside a sprawling terrace, residents enjoy access to the property’s immaculate communal gardens, which showcase another rather unique feature: a mulberry tree believed to be planted by David Garrick himself. You can’t ask for a home with a more fascinating past.
Available through Blue Book Agency for £1.195 million. bluebookagency.com
