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Claremont, also known historically as 'Clermont', is an 18th-century Palladian mansion less than a mile south of the centre of Esher in Surrey, England. The buildings are now occupied by Claremont Fan Court School , and its landscaped gardens are owned and managed by the National Trust .
Claremont's illustrious history started in 1709, when the architect and Restoration dramatist John Vanbrugh bought the farm and woodland that occupied the area, and began to build the original small house there.
This house was built in 1770. It was built by the noted architects and designers Henry Holland, Lancelot (Capability) Brown and John Soane for Lord Clive. Lord Clive is better known as 'Clive of India', founder of Britain's Indian Empire.
Claremont House is a Grade I listed building in Esher, Surrey, England. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.
Country house, now the Claremont-Fancourt school. 1770 by Henry Holland, Lancelot (Capability) Brown and John Soane for Lord Clive. Yellow brick, stone plinth and dressings with hipped slate roofs.
Claremont House (Clermont House) (Claremont Palace) Esher, near London. Surrey. England. Circa Date: 1771-74 w/19th & 20th century alterations. Status: Fully Extant. House Open to Public: No. Country House: Yes.
Claremont, also known historically as 'Clermont', is an 18th-century Palladian mansion less than a mile south of the centre of Esher in Surrey, England. The buildings are now occupied by Claremont Fan Court School, and its landscaped gardens are owned and managed by the National Trust.
