Grade II* listed · Wandsworth

Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney

Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney is a Grade II* listed building in Wandsworth, first listed on 22 December 1998. It is one of 34 Grade II* entries among 306 listed buildings in Wandsworth; 83% of Wandsworth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1246041
Date first listed	22 December 1998
Local planning authority	Wandsworth
Location	51.45362, -0.24643 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246041

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wandsworth will require for your works on Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney

Name	Grade	Distance
Charcot House	II*	68 m
Binley House	II*	76 m
The Watchers Behind Downshire House (Roehampton University) Alton Estate	II	112 m
Denmead House	II*	137 m
Downshire House	II*	168 m
Grove House the Incorporated Froebel Educational Institute	II*	177 m
Garden Gates to Downshire House (On North Side of House)	II	186 m
The Bull at Foot of Downshire Field Alton Estate	II*	194 m
Lodge to Grove House	II	199 m
Dunbridge House	II*	205 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney listed?

Yes. Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1246041, first listed on 22 December 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Winchfield House and Abutting Chimney?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wandsworth, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.