The oldest building in Acton. Built as a baroque country villa by Charles Morren for Sir Joseph Ayloffe. It remained a private house until 1964. In 1981, the Twyford Church of England High School was formed and the building is now used as the administrative centre.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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