Strawberry Hill House
Also known as: Strawberry Hill · St Mary's Training College · Strawberry Hill House and Garden
- 1Construction of the villa commenced in 1749.
- 2It is located in Twickenham, London.
- 3The house is the primary example of the Strawberry Hill Gothic style.
- 4It served as a precursor to the 19th-century Gothic Revival movement.
- 5The project was commissioned and overseen by Horace Walpole.
Strawberry Hill House—often called simply Strawberry Hill—is a Gothic Revival villa in Twickenham, London, built by Horace Walpole from 1749 onward.
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defining early example of Gothic Revival architecture
This villa serves as the primary architectural prototype for the movement, demonstrating the transition from classical norms to Gothic ornamentation.
Strawberry Hill House, often referred to as Strawberry Hill, is a historic villa located in Twickenham, London. Construction on the site began in 1749 under the direction of Horace Walpole, who sought to create a residence that reflected his interest in medieval aesthetics.
Gryphon at foot of external staircase on nineteenth century bit of Strawberry hill houseWikimedia Commons; Jonathan Cardy , Gryphon creator unknown - nineteenth century sculptor; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Strawberry Hill Houseown photoWikimedia Commons; Original uploader was Ne205 at en.wikipedia; Transferred from en.wikipedia; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Strawberry Hill HouseStrawberry Hill House in 2012 after restorationWikimedia Commons; Chiswick Chap; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) This villa is recognized as the prototypical example of the Strawberry Hill Gothic style. It is historically significant for prefiguring the broader Gothic Revival movement that would dominate architectural trends throughout the 19th century.