Eastcote House Gardens are a few buildings, parkland, and gardens that make up the remains of Eastcote House, which was demolished in 1964. There are nine acres of grounds here to enjoy here and a couple of nice pubs nearby, and Eastcote High Street, which has some nice shops and cafes, is under a ten-minute walk away. The dovecote and outbuildings were not demolished due to public interest, and volunteers maintain them and the grounds.
Eastcote House was one of three large houses in Eastcote; the other two (Highgrove House and Haydon Hall) were located close by; Highgrove House still remains.
Eastcote House was first recorded in 1507, and it was known as "Hopkyttes". It was lived in by a family until the late 1800s when they moved and let the house to tenants and sold off part of the estate for housing. In the 1930s, the house was used by Scouts, Guides, and as a welfare clinic. Under the council's use, the house deteriorated and was demolished by the council in 1964.
In 1974, the walled gardens were awarded Grade II status, and the herb garden was planted for the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
There are plans for the coach house to be converted into a tea room.
The trees outside the coach house were decorated with Christmas decorations.
This was my first visit to Eastcote House, despite it being local to me although a bit of a trek away. I have seen photographs of it from the spring and summer, and it is well-maintained and does look very nice here. It is a popular local park and grounds.
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