An ordinary Georgian terraced house that the Kenyan-born poet, novelist and Treasury civil servant Khadambi Asalache turned into a work of art over 20 years from 1986, hand-carving fretwork for almost every wall, ceiling and door from pine he found in skips.
- Address
- 575 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 3JD
- Hours
- Pre-booked tours only, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, on set days from May to October
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Adult GBP 14.30 with Gift Aid, GBP 13 without; pre-booked guided visit only, cash-free (National Trust, 2026)
- Price level
- ££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Tours take only six people, so book weeks ahead
- There is no door number on the house: count from the neighbours