Goddards
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Goddards is a large house in Abinger Common
, Surrey
, England
The house was built by Edwin Lutyens
in 1898-1900 and later enlarged. It was built 'as a Home of Rest to which ladies of small means might repair for holiday' for Frederick Mirrielees. It has an integrated skittle alley.
In 1991 Mr Bill Hall bequeathed Goddards to the Lutyens Trust in memory of his architect son, Lee Hall, who died in 1988. The property is now leased by the Landmark Trust
and is available for holiday lets. It is a grade II* listed building. It is the headquarters of the Lutyens Trust. Tours are available by prior arrangement.
Abinger
Abinger is a civil parish in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. It includes the villages of Abinger Hammer, Sutton Abinger, Abinger Common and part of Holmbury St Mary ....
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England
The house was built by Edwin Lutyens
Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA was a British architect who is known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era...
in 1898-1900 and later enlarged. It was built 'as a Home of Rest to which ladies of small means might repair for holiday' for Frederick Mirrielees. It has an integrated skittle alley.
In 1991 Mr Bill Hall bequeathed Goddards to the Lutyens Trust in memory of his architect son, Lee Hall, who died in 1988. The property is now leased by the Landmark Trust
Landmark Trust
The Landmark Trust is a British building conservation charity, founded in 1965 by Sir John and Lady Smith, that rescues buildings of historic interest or architectural merit and then gives them a new life by making them available for holiday rental...
and is available for holiday lets. It is a grade II* listed building. It is the headquarters of the Lutyens Trust. Tours are available by prior arrangement.