Denham Place, Buckinghamshire

Building
Denham Place
Denham Place in 1695
Map
General information
Architectural styleGeorgian
Year(s) built1688–1701
OwnerMike Jatania
Technical details
Size43 acres
Design and construction
Architect(s)Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

Denham Place is a Grade I listed 17th-century country house in Denham, Buckinghamshire, surrounded by a Grade II listed 18th-century landscape park. The house is situated in 43 acres of parkland, with 12 reception rooms, 12-bedroom suites, and 14 bathrooms. The estate borders the 18-hole championship course at the Buckinghamshire Golf Club.[1]

History

The house was constructed in 1688–1701 for Sir Roger Hill, and the architect was probably William Stanton.[2] The house was surrounded on three sides by elaborate formal gardens containing a canal and many pieces of sculpture. Most of the gardens were removed in the 1770s and replaced by a landscape park with a lake; it is possible that Capability Brown was connected with the layout.[3] Notable residents include members of the Bonaparte family, the American banker J. P. Morgan, the politician and movie financier Robert Vansittart, 1st Baron Vansittart and the producer Harry Saltzman.[4]

Saltzman co-produced the first nine James Bond films at nearby Pinewood Studios, and later owners claimed the filmmakers used the house's library as M's office in the films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun.[4] The 28,525 sq ft property is owned by Monaco-based cosmetics businessman Mike Jatania, who acquired the house from the cigarette manufacturer Rothmans International (it had been their international headquarters) for about £20 million. In April 2023, the property was listed for sale at £75 million.[4]

References

  1. ^ "DISCOVER DENHAM PLACE". Savills Portfolio. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Denham Place (Grade I) (1124467)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  3. ^ Historic England. "Denham Place (Grade II) (1000598)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Neate, Rupert (20 April 2023). "Stately home 'used for James Bond scenes' goes on sale for £75m". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 April 2023.

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