Building record 1553400000 - Clubhouse, Beaconsfield Golf Club

Grade II. Golf clubhouse, built 1913-1914 to designs by Stanley Hinge Hamp. Alterations to the east elevation in the 1930s and single-storey extensions to the east and west elevations added in the 1980s.
Reasons for Designation
The clubhouse is listed for the following principal reasons:
Architectural interest: - for the lively Vernacular Revival exterior and impressive and richly decorated interior; - for the high-quality craftsmanship of the brickwork and interior decoration and fittings; - as an example of the work of Stanley Hinge Hamp, a notable and versatile architect of the late C19 and early C20.
Historical interest: - as a rare well-surviving example of a pre-First World War, purpose-built golf clubhouse from the first major period of expansion of golf courses in England between 1890 and 1914;
- for its association with its founder, William Baring Du Pre, an international sportsman, soldier and MP, Harry Colt, the renowned golf course designer and notable club members including Cecilia 'Cecil' Leitch, Peter Alliss and Luke Donald.
See listing entry for detailed description, history and sources (B1).