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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Nicky Rampley-Clarke

Edwardian villa in Putney built for Rolls-Royce family on sale for first time in 30 years

Calling all petrolheads: a London house believed to have been commissioned by the Honourable Charles Rolls – co-founder of Rolls-Royce – is on the market for the first time in 30 years.

The grand Edwardian villa was built in 1909 for one of Britain’s most legendary motoring engineers. Its grand entrance with its sweeping gated carriage driveway and detached garage was purpose-built to accommodate early vehicles at a time when private automobiles were still a rarity.

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