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How about stepping back in time to 1882 here at The Warren? This Grade II listed country house holds more stories than you might think. Walter Maximilian de Zoete built it. He was a Dutch banker with a keen eye for Flemish design.

Notice the stepped gables. This architectural style is quite rare in England. The Warren’s original name was Warren House. This came from the rabbit-filled wooded valley to the west.

De Zoete’s conservative nature shaped the house. He disliked changes. Martin R Smith acquired The Warren in 1885. He added 16 acres to the original six. Smith built a new wing and a billiards room. Two cottages, a summer house and glasshouses also appeared.

Sir Robert Laidlaw M.P. became the owner in 1909. He loaned The Warren to the Red Cross during World War I. It became an auxiliary hospital. Laidlaw donated £25 per week. He also provided a fully equipped operating theatre. His five servants helped too. The gardens’ produce went to the war effort.

Warren House sheltered 630 patients during the war. Friendships formed there lasted for years. In 1934, The Warren became a sports club for the Metropolitan Police. It was the fourth such club in London. Each police district had its own sports ground.

Lord Trenchard inaugurated the scheme. He introduced a voluntary levy on police officers. This funded the purchase of the sports grounds. Public donations after the General Strike also helped.

Today The Warren is still a Metropolitan Police sports club. It also serves the local community. You can hire function rooms here. They host from 18 to 300 people. The Coney Suite is a popular choice for weddings. It can accommodate up to 300 guests.

The Warren is set in 22 acres of Kent countryside. It is easily accessible from Bromley and London. The nearest train station is Hayes Station. It is about a 10-minute walk away.

Consider The Warren’s history as you explore the grounds. From a private residence to a wartime hospital and now a sports club. It is a place of community. The Warren continues to evolve while preserving its unique charm.

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