575 Wandsworth Road
575 Wandsworth Road in Lambeth is a modest Victorian terraced house that conceals one of the most extraordinary interiors in London — a dazzling personal creation by Kenyan-born poet and civil servant Khadambi Asalache, who hand-carved every inch of woodwork in intricate Moorish-inspired patterns over decades of patient, devoted craftsmanship. The house is a powerful reminder that great art can be found in the most unexpected places, and an intimate tribute to one man's creative vision.
- Astonishing hand-carved Moorish interiors
- Intimate artistic personal legacy
- Unique among National Trust properties
Best for design lovers, poetry enthusiasts and those who cherish the unexpected.
Things to see at 575 Wandsworth Road
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- Intricate Pine Fretwork Ceilings
- Moorish-Style Interior Carvings
- Lustreware Collection
- African Wilderness Illustrations
- The Terraced House Exterior