Red House

The Grade I listing was made on 25 May 1950 as list entry 1064203. Wikidata records an inception of 1859 and names both William Morris and Philip Webb as architects; the National Trust states that the house was completed in 1860 and commissioned by Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts movement. Edward Burne-Jones described it as "the beautifullest place on earth". The house retains stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones and embroidery by Jane and Elizabeth Burden, with furniture by Morris and Webb. Three further entries cover the setting: the well head to the south east is Grade I in its own right, NHLE 1359397; the outhouse to the north east is Grade II, NHLE 1064204; and the street wall and gateway to the north is Grade II, NHLE 1294702. Bexleyheath station, served by Southeastern and Thameslink, is 932 m away.