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Joyce Grove

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Joyce Grove — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Joyce Grove is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Joyce Grove is a country house built in a Jacobethan style in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire, England. It was formerly owned by Sue Ryder (charity) which, until March 2020 operated its Nettlebed Palliative Care Facility at Joyce Grove at Nettlebed in Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire. Joyce Grove is located approximately 67 kilometres (42 mi) west of London. Completed in 1908, Joyce Grove is a large Jacobethan style building designed by Charles Edward Mallows (1864–1915) for Robert Fleming (1845–1933), founder of Robert Fleming and Co. merchant bank. Joyce Grove is listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.

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Background

History

As early as 1637 Joyce Grove, named for Cornet George Joyce, was sold to James Thompson of Wallingford. By 1840, Joyce Grove was registered as a freehold estate of 33 acres belonging to John Toovey. London businessman H. H. Gardiner purchased Joyce Grove estate in 1894. Joyce Grove estate, including a William and Mary style manor house dating from 1725, was incorporated into the main Nettlebed estate in 1895. In 1903, Robert Fleming, a Scottish banker, purchased the Nettlebed Estate which included 2000 acres, cottages, clayworks, and Joyce Grove estate with its manor house and land. Shortly after purchasing Joyce Grove, Robert Fleming tore down the older manor house and in its place he…

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Coordinates
51.5738, -0.9889
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Nettlebed
Postcode
RG9 5DF
Parliamentary constituency
Henley and Thame
Established
1908

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Joyce Grove?
Joyce Grove is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 5DF), in the parish of Nettlebed.
Is Joyce Grove a listed building?
Joyce Grove is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Joyce Grove?
Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 5DF. It sits within the Henley and Thame parliamentary constituency.