Greywell House, Callow Hill
A Memory of Virginia Water.
My family lived in Greywell House from 1955 when I was 9 until about 1965/66. I attended Runnemede House School in Rusham Park Avenue in Egham for a few years then moved on to St Brigidine's Convent in Windsor. I would like to know if Greywell House still exists and if anyone has any memories of their own of the house, the grounds, which incorporated the gardener's cottage and the old stables which were converted into two lovely flats. I believe the gardener's cottage, which was then occupied by Captain Warwick (the first captain of the QE2) and his family, has been extended.
Greywell House was half of a large house, the other half being Greywell Court. It was a magnificent old house with beautiful fitted units, crystal door handles, handsome oak panelled drawing room with a huge fireplace. It was apparently built for the King of Siam as his English house but I don't know if that is true. It was the most wonderful place to spend my childhood with so much space, our own woodland and substantial garden although our half was the tradesman's entrance! The other half which at the time was owned by a Mr Bedford, and occasionally let out, was the grand main entrance with sweeping drive, rose garden, tennis court, pond surrounded by azaleas and rhododendrons
I would love to hear of any other memories from people who have lived there before or since and know what it is like now.
Wendy Graham
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About 5 years ago we went to look around... the main house has been renovated as one, and was owned by a French couple who have made a most beautiful job. We were shown around, I hate to think of the cost but it is truly magnificent. The house has returned to it's original name Hangmore. Where the Chalet stands is now a separate block but they are unable to get planning permission to live in it permanently or redevelop.
Hope you get to read this.
Emmans@iinet.net.au