5, The Grove

5, The Grove in September 2016

5, The Grove is a semi-detached house in Highgate, London. It is listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.[1]

Originally built around 1688, it was rebuilt around 1933 by C. H. James, yet retained its general appearance. The house consists of 3 storeys with a basement, built in red brick. The interior has been substantially altered since it was built.[1] During James's remodeling of the house in the 1930s, several examples of early 18th-century wallpapers were found hidden behind wooden paneling, which were subsequently donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum.[2] Cast iron railings surround the front of the house, and a lantern surmounts the front entrance.[1] Prior to his death in 2016, George Michael was the sole tenant of this building.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Historic England, "Number 5 and attached railings, wall and lamp (1378980)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 28 December 2016
  2. ↑ http://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vol17/pt1/pp77-94 Survey of London – Highgate

Coordinates: 51°34′12″N 0°09′07″W / 51.5700°N 0.1519°W / 51.5700; -0.1519

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