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Grove House

Grove House in Regent’s Park is a historic Grade II listed residence with a fascinating past. Here are some key facts about it:

  • Designed by Decimus Burton: The house was built between 1822 and 1824 as a bachelor residence for the geologist George Bellas Greenough.
  • Renamed Nuffield Lodge: In 1952, the Nuffield Foundation acquired the property and renamed it Nuffield Lodge.
  • Artistic Legacy: The house was once owned by Sigismund Goetze, an artist who painted murals inside the building.
  • Royal Ownership: The property was later owned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman until his passing in 2020.
  • Architectural Features: The stable block, built by Burton, was converted into an artist’s studio in 1909 and remains Grade II listed.
  • One of London’s Largest Gardens: The estate boasts one of the largest private gardens in central London, second only to Buckingham Palace.

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