It is possible to argue that Montrose House is not that special when compared to the other grand houses locally, especially in nearby Sudbrook Lane and, a little further south, the cluster around Ham Common.
On the other hand, it is equally possible to argue that it is made that little bit more special through its dominant position on the tight bend on Petersham Road (which means that you have to go past it slowly) and through its famous former owner.
Whatever the merits of these two arguments it is still a building that makes me pause as I pass and from time to time I take a photograph like this one as I do so.
I LOVE this blog!!! I have lived in Ham since I was a child and now, age 26 I cannot leave. Thank you pointing out the quirky features of Ham and things I must have seen but overlooked many times. I stop to really look now. Thank you, Hannah
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