Bushy Park, Hampton Hill, Hampton, Middlesex

An extraordinary historic home in the heart of Royal Bushy Park. Rotunda is a former testing site from the Cold War which now offers lateral and contemporary accommodation in a very private secluded setting.

Built by the Admiralty, Rotunda was originally a 46 metre, circular water tank.

After the cold war, the renowned architectural firm Norman & Dawbarn was commissioned to transform the property into a bright and airy family home. It now offers lateral and contemporary accommodation behind electronic gates.

Norman & Dawbarn are famous for their brutalist modern architecture and well known for their design of the BBC Television Centre in White City. In the design of Rotunda they referenced this commission and touched on certain elements, giving Rotunda a unique style unlike anything else you will find in the market.

True to the property’s heritage, the architects installed a copper roof as part of their design, while glass and aluminium has been used extensively to create significant sweeping spaces and an incredible flow of natural light.

There are several reception rooms which include a principle reception space of over 120ft. Beyond the principal living areas lies two monumental lower ground floors and offers a vast blank canvas. Spanning an expansive footprint, with ceiling heights in excess of 5m, this subterranean space is uniquely suited for transformation into a creative workshop / photographic studio / recording studio / gallery / spa / pool area or gym. The immense structural integrity of its former Admiralty design provides insulated acoustics and year-round constant temperatures - aspects that are usually unavailable in conventional luxury homes.

For those requiring a distinct separation between home life and professional or creative pursuits, this remarkable space provides a self-contained, high-capacity underground environment capable of adapting to an expansive commercial, artistic, or recreational vision.

In addition, the substantial grounds hold the potential for the installation of a tennis court.

As well as ample storage, there are six bedrooms and six bathrooms and the house enjoys a very open and verdant aspect over their own garden which exceeds an acre, as well as the Royal Park.

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