Estate agency Jackson-Stops has become a corporate benefactor of the Lutyens Trust, strengthening its support for the preservation of some of Britain’s most important historic homes and buildings.
The partnership brings together the national estate agency, which has long specialised in selling Listed and architecturally significant properties, with the charity dedicated to protecting the legacy of Sir Edwin Lutyens, one of Britain’s most celebrated architects.
Best known for designing many of the country’s finest country houses, as well as public buildings and gardens in collaboration with Gertrude Jekyll, Lutyens’ work continues to influence Britain’s architectural landscape more than 80 years after his death.
Founded in 1984, the Lutyens Trust has more than 600 members and works to protect Lutyens’ buildings while promoting greater public understanding of his work through research, events and educational initiatives. It is also preparing to launch an extensive online catalogue of the architect’s work.
HISTORIC HOMES
Jackson-Stops, which has been selling country houses since 1910 and now operates from 40 offices across the UK, says that the partnership reflects its longstanding involvement with historic homes and owners responsible for preserving them.
The agency has recently overseen the sale of three Lutyens-designed houses in Devon and Surrey, with guide prices ranging from £775,000 to £1.3 million.
Charles Hind (main picture), Chairman of the Lutyens Trust, says: “We are delighted to welcome Jackson-Stops as a corporate benefactor of the Trust. Since 1984, the Trust has worked to protect and promote Sir Edwin Lutyens’ architectural legacy, from buildings, gardens and objects designed by Lutyens, including gardens designed in partnership with Gertrude Jekyll.
“Jackson-Stops has a well known track record in advising on historic and architecturally significant houses, and we greatly appreciate their support. The Trust is dependent on memberships and donations to enable it to carry out its day-to-day work of protecting Lutyens’ works and deepening public understanding of their importance.”
CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT
Nick Leeming, chairman of Jackson-Stops, adds: “It is our pleasure to support the important work of the Lutyens Trust.
“Britain’s architectural heritage is one of the nation’s greatest assets and Sir Edwin Lutyens gave us some of our most beautiful country houses and public buildings.
“As advisors to owners and buyers of historic homes, we understand the importance of recognising not only their value as places to live, but also their wider architectural and cultural significance.”
