CA21: Coombe Hill
Designation date: January 1996
No of properties: 84
Area: 16.8 hectares
image source: Conservation Area leaflet, 2002.
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Designation
The special architectural and historic interest of this area can be summarised as: The estate and hinterland to the demolished Coombe Warren, containing several mid 19th century properties by architect George Devey and other large interesting 20th century houses in a spacious landscaped setting, adjoining Coombe Hill Golf Course.
Historical Background
Evidence of Bronze age settlement has been found in Coombe Warren Estate. By the time of Edward the Confessor (1086) there were two main settlements recorded in Coombe.
By the mid 19th century the Coombe Hill area comprised of three main estates; Coombe House (circa 1750), Coombe Warren (1869) and Coombe Cottage (1863) and was a major area of farmland up until 1860 before the subdivision of land and development of large houses and gardens. The area of Coombe Hill became well known for its large mansions, many of which were built between 1850 and 1870. The area was home to several wealthy families including the Duke of Cambridge and several prime ministers. As a result it became a popular place to live for wealthy people seeking a country seat alongside its proximity to New Malden Railway Station and access to Central London .
Historic development shows that from 1864, a walled estate known as Coombe Warren occupied the land south of Coombe Hill Road and a second estate known as Coombe Cottage Estate was developed on land to the east of Beverley Lane. Houses and outbuildings on both estates were designed by George Devey (1820-1886), an architect of repute whose mastery of vernacular building is thought to rival those of better known contemporary architects such as Norman Shaw and Philip Webb.
Today the conservation area largely comprises of twentieth century development within the grounds of two 19th century mansions.
Listed Buildings
- Coombe Warren Lodge with garden walls to Coombe Lane West and Coombe Hill Road - Grade II
- Cedar Court, Coombe Hill Road - Grade II
- Edmundsbury House & Stable Block - Beverley Lane - Grade II
- Cottage adjoining north end of Coombe Hill Stables - Grade II listed
- Coombe Hill Stables, Beverley Lane - Grade II listed
- Warren Close, Coombe Hill Road- Grade II listed
- Orangery & adjoining wall at the rear of Soames House, Coombe Hill Road - Grade II listed
- Coombe Cottage, Coombe Lane West - Grade II listed
- Gable Cottage, Coombe Hill Road - Grade II listed
Buildings of Townscape Merit
- Tudor Cottage, Coombe Hill Road
- The Wall Cottage, Coombe Hill Road
- Soames House, Coombe Hill Road
- Coombe Wood Cottage, Beverley lane
- Shotover, 153 Coombe Lane West
- Amberwood Golf Club Drive
Adjacent Conservation Areas (CA) / Local Areas of Special Character (LASC)
- Coombe House Conservation Area
Archaeological Priority Area
Yes
Article 4 Directions
None
Further information
Coombe Hill Conservation Area Designation Report
Contacts
If you have any questions about this conservation area or would like to find out whether you need planning permission before carrying out works to your property, please contact the Duty Planning Officer on 020 8547 5002.
Documents available to download:
| Link | Description | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 21 Planning Information | Conservation Area 21 - Planning Information (A5 size leaflet, fold out to A3) | RBK Director of Environmental Services | 2002 |