This is a sponsored article on behalf of Turner's House.
The basement kitchen at Turner's House.
It should come as no surprise to fans of J.M.W Turner that the great landscape artist sought a home close to the Thames. River and seascapes loom large in his body of work: broiling coastal storms, sunlight shimmering on water, mist that blurs the horizon into an indistinct haze.
Sandycombe Lodge in Twickenham was built in 1813 to be Turner's country retreat. Back then, the area was properly rural; the lodge boasted distant yet unspoilt views of London's main waterway, which was a half-mile stroll from the artist's front door. Today, the area looks very different, except for one house — Turner's House, which has been beautifully restored and is now open to the public.
Soanean arches at Sandycombe Lodge
