Netherwood
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Tax records from the late 19th century indicate that the property was originally built as a large, private country estate situated on four acres along The Ridge.
The building, later operated as a guest house gained some notoriety as being the place where Aleister Crowley (reputed to be the most evil man on earth) died. Crowley's wife (Rose Edith Kelly) between 1903 and 1909 was the grand-daughter of the founder of Kelly's Directories.
Netherwood operated as a relaxed, bohemian guesthouse and creative hub run by Vernon Symonds, frequently hosting writers, artists, and intellectuals.
The guest house closed in 1969, and for many years was allowed to decay - this, no doubt, adding to the reputation the building later gained. Once demolished Netherwood Close now occupied the site.
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1928 map of The Ridge, showing some of the larger properties
