Historic houses · London
Gordon House
In or near City of Westminster.
Gordon House — 19th-century detached house in Chelsea, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sloane Square · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Gordon House is located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, with the postcode SW3 4LJ. The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Gordon House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Designed by Thomas Leverton. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "19th-century detached house in Chelsea, London". Coordinates: 51.4855°, -0.1587°.
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Summary from the official site
Gordon House is part of the National Army Museum, which showcases military history through various exhibitions and collections. Visitors can explore significant artifacts, including medals from the Lord Ashcroft Collection, and engage in events such as talks and walking tours.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Providence House, formerly Gordon House, is a large 19th-century detached house in Chelsea, London, SW3. The house is sited in two acres of the south west corner of the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. It was designed by Thomas Leverton for Colonel James Willoughby Gordon, known as Gordon House. The house became part of the Royal Hospital following Gordon's death in 1851, and was in 2012 purchased by Christian Candy, then gifted to his brother Nick Candy, who renamed it Providence House, making extensive renovations including a 14,000 sq ft basement. In 2026, the house became the most expensive house ever sold in the UK, possibly in the world, selling for £275 million.
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Background
History
The land on which Gordon House now stands was originally the site of Walpole House, the residence of Robert Walpole. Lord Yarborough sold the house to the British Government in 1808.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4855, -0.1587
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW3 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chelsea and Fulham
- Established
- 1809
- Nearest railway station
- Sloane Square — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15221880 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Providence House, Chelsea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gordon House?
- Gordon House is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW3 4LJ), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is Gordon House?
- Gordon House — 19th-century detached house in Chelsea, London.
- How do I get to Gordon House?
- The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW3 4LJ.
- When was Gordon House built?
- Built or established in 1809. Designed by Thomas Leverton.
- Who owns Gordon House?
- Gordon House is owned by Leasehold privately owned, Freehold owned by the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
- Is Gordon House a listed building?
- Gordon House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gordon House free to visit?
- Yes, Gordon House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gordon House?
- The nearest railway station is Sloane Square, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW3 4LJ.