Hurlingham Court - A cherished home
Hurlingham Court is a wonderful old Victorian building with over 70 flats
and is a much loved home to all its residents. It is adjacent to the
River Thames and located on Ranelagh Gardens between the Hurlingham Club and
Putney Bridge. The location also benefits to being in
close proximity to both a wide range of shops and eateries on New King's
Road and Putney High Street.
It was built in 1895, comprising of 4 blocks and is of significant
architectural interest in the Fulham area. Over the years the residents have
ensured that the excellent aesthetics and facilities of the block have been
both maintained and enhanced. The residents share a mutual
responsibility in both keeping a happy and strong community in our day to
day life here and in maintaining the value of the property for
the future. Hurlingham Court also has an elegant and peaceful garden looking
onto the River Thames, which is maintained for the benefit
of all Residents.
The services of Faraday’s Ltd (Managing Agents) are employed by the Board of
Directors of Hurlingham Court to take care of the day-to-day management and
services of the block. The building also has the benefit of a Residential
Manager, who is responsible for providing an efficient service for all
Residents.
The land that Hurlingham Court was built on was originally believed to have
been part of the Bishop of London’s estate. On completion of its
construction the developers run out of money – the result is that there is
only one gryphon on top of the building, at the gable end of the roof on the
east side. During the World War II, a landmine dropped to the west of the
building and the damage was repaired later under a War Damage Claim.
Mercifully, no residents lost their lives.
A rather less dramatic crisis occurred between the wars, when in January
1928, there was an exceptional Spring Tide. This tide combined with a heavy
gale and caused severe flooding at both the Hurlingham Club next door and at
Hurlingham Court, where our basements were flooded. In each case remedial
action was taken to rebuild and strengthen the river defences.
We welcome all visitors to our much valued home.
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