Georgian villa in Denham goes up for sale for £6.5million
Elegant Georgian villa with 40 acres of parkland within 20 miles of central London where Oscar-winning movie Blithe Spirit was filmed goes up for sale for £6.5m
- Grade II-listed Georgian villa in Denham, Middlesex built in the early 19th century is up for sale at £6.5million
- It features seven-bedroom, four bathrooms, reception, dining room and sitting room as well as a kitchen
- Outside it boasts four period cottages, a coach house, a cart shed, a garage and a tennis court
- The home was featured in the 1945 Academy Award-winning film Blithe Spirit starring Rex Harrison
A Grade II-listed Georgian villa which was featured in the 1945 award-winning film Blithe Spirit is up for sale at £6.5million.
The stunning property in Denham, Middlesex, was built by architect Robert Lugar in the early 19th century who called the property a: ‘pleasing retreat offers everything the mind of taste could require to produce comfort and cheerfulness’.
The seven-bedroom home has four bathrooms, a reception, a dining room, a sitting room, a play room and a kitchen.
The grade II-listed Georgian villa, featured in the 1945 award-winning film Blithe Spirit, is up for sale at £6.5million
It was significantly altered in the late 19th century and one of its key features is its drawing room with a carved open fireplace which leads on to the magnolia-covered veranda.
Outside it boasts four period cottages, a coach house, a cart shed and a garage
For outdoor entertainment, potential buyers will be able to enjoy the tennis court.
The stunning property in Denham, Middlesex, was built by architect Robert Lugar in the early 19th century who called the property a: ‘pleasing retreat offers everything the mind of taste could require to produce comfort and cheerfulness’
The property features is light and bright dining room perfect for hosting guests
The property also has an elegant reception room for welcoming guests
Potential owners can relax in the sitting room with doors that open out to the property’s 40 acres of parkland
Long picturesque walks on the property’s vast 40 acres of parkland and gardens can also be enjoyed with Camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas blooming in the spring.
The lawns slope gently away from the house down the lake.
The property was used for the 1945 film adaptation of Noel Coward’s comic play starring Rex Harrison and Constance Cummings.
The home also has intricate interior details throughout adding to its period character
The Georgian villa also has a study room with built in shelves for books and a fire place
A stunning archway draws people out toward the picturesque garden and parklands
Long picturesque walks on the property’s vast parkland and gardens can also be enjoyed with Camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas blooming in the spring
Scenes from the film were shot in the property’s veranda which overlooks picturesque parkland and a lake in the background.
The villa is being sold with estate agent Strutt & Parker.
Mark Rimell, senior director of the Strutt & Parker Country Department, said: ‘The Blithe Spirit link is a very nice, romantic connection.
The property’s lawns slope gently away from the house down the lake
The property was used for the 1945 film adaptation of Noel Coward’s comic play starring Rex Harrison and Constance Cummings
The villa is being sold with estate agent Strutt & Parker. Mark Rimell, senior director of the Strutt & Parker Country Department, said: ‘The Blithe Spirit link is a very nice, romantic connection (property’s floor plans)
‘Significant alterations were made in the late 19th Century and internally the house now combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors,’ Mr Rimell said (property’s floor plans)
‘This is a charming Georgian villa and it is incredibly rare to have your own 40 acres of parkland within 20 miles of Marble Arch.
‘Significant alterations were made in the late 19th Century and internally the house now combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation on the first and second floors.
‘The veranda provides spectacular views over the gardens and grounds to the lake beyond, as does the master bedroom.’
Blithe Spirit was first performed in the West End in 1941 before it made it’s screen debut in 1945
It follows the story of socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, played by Rex Harrison (centre) who invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a seance, hoping to gather material for his next book
The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, played by Kay Hammond (left), who wreaks havoc and plays tricks on his second wife Ruth, playing by Constance Cummings
Blithe Spirit: Noel Coward play that became Oscar-winning film
Sir Noël Coward first wrote Blithe Spirit as a play and wowed audiences on the London’s West End in 1941.
It went on to do over 1000 performances in London before a two-year run on Broadway in New York.
In 1945, Sir Noël adapted his play for the silver screen starring Rex Harrison as Charles Condomine, Kay Hammond as his first wife Elvira and Constance Cummings as Ruth.
In 1947 the film’s special effects artist Tom Howard won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Blithe Spirit was first performed in the West End in 1941.
It follows the story of socialite and novelist Charles Condomine who invites eccentric medium Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a seance, hoping to gather material for his next book.
The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, played by Kay Hammond, who wreaks havoc and plays tricks on his second wife Ruth, playing by Constance Cummings.
The 1945 film adaptation, directed by David Lean and produces by Coward, won an Oscar for its visual effects.
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