Twyford House

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Twyford House

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About
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1895
1917
1952
Today
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  • About
  • Old pictures
  • 1895
  • 1917
  • 1952
  • Today
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  • About
  • Old pictures
  • 1895
  • 1917
  • 1952
  • Today

Twyford, is an elegant red-brick Victorian house, built 1895

The house was built by James Longley and Co., one of England’s largest and most reputable builders in the south-east at the time. The house is constructed to a very high standard , with some walls three feet thick in places and measures over 6,400 square feet internally (excluding the two floor double garage). 

Over the last 5 years Twyford has had a complete refurbishment, costing over £1/2 million and the EPC rating has improved from F to C.

A few pictures of some original features

    House Plans

    A few interesting facts about the house

    1. Built by one of the most reputable builders in the Southeast in 1895
    2. A long distinguished history
    3. Positioned 624 ft above sea level with views of the City of London & the Shard
    4. Space over four floors totaling more than 7000 sq. ft.
    5. Plot of 1/3 of an acre (with flat garden, unusual for Caterham)
    6. Double garage with stairs to second floor storage 
    7. Parking space for 8+ cars
    8. Electric gates (smartphone operated)
    9. 7 double bedrooms
    10. Bright & airy with 93 windows, 80% double glazed
    11. High ceilings – 11ft
    12. Many original features
    13. Eleven working original (refurbished) fireplaces (log burner in kitchen)
    14. Over £1/2 million spent on refurbishment in the last 5 years
    15. Wine cellar
    16. 500 sq. ft  professional cinema room
    17. 800m from Zone 6 railway station (45 mins to London Bridge)
    18. Heating & insulation completely upgraded: 2 new boilers, 36 new radiators, new high-pressure water sytem & Hive floor zones and TRV control. EPC improved from F to C
    19. It has forty doors all with original Victorian reeded design fingerplates & brass beehive handles. All original door locks refurbished & working with keys.
    20. Original wood paneling in the hallway & stairs
    21. Original wood floor in library
    22. The house has 36 rooms (plus 4 hallways)

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