Imogen Holst House: 9 Church Walk

Imogen Holst’s bungalow was designed and built for her by modernist architect HT ‘Jim’ Cadbury-Brown in a corner of his garden, reflecting the architect’s own Japanese influenced house opposite. Imogen moved from a flat in Aldeburgh High Street to Church Walk in September 1962. She paid her ‘peppercorn rent’ to the Cadbury-Browns each year in the form of wine, a book written by her or tickets to the Aldeburgh Festival,
delivered with an effusive note of gratitude for her ‘most wonderful house’. Imogen cherished her home and remained there for the rest of her life.

The bungalow was comfortably if sparsely furnished but packed full with Imogen’s music manuscripts, printed music, books and papers which now form part of the archive at The Red House, Aldeburgh, cared for by charity Britten Pears Arts.

In February this year this property was listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1100-1500

Sunday 14 September:

1100-1500

Saturday 20 September:

1100-1500

Sunday 21 September:

1100-1500

Location & directions

9 Church Walk, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5DU

Directions:

Parking is not available at the property or on Church Walk. The nearest car park is at Aldeburgh Church and is a short walk (approx. 5mins) to the house. Please note that there are no toilets or refreshments available.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Booking can be made on the Britten Pears Arts website or by calling the Box Office number.

Booking telephone number:

+441728687110

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.brittenpearsarts.org/events/heritage-open-day-imogen-holst-house?x-craft-preview=6iT6DvcYCg&token=S2b4c6DerAYsGbSRqEK3uV__APW5uLq-

Accessibility details

The house is on one level and there is a step into the entrance of the house. The rooms and corridors are small and narrow and may be too small for a wheelchair. Please contact us for more information about your visit.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 20 minute(s)

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