Join us for a rare visit to Picker House: an exceptional example of late modernist domestic architecture and a remarkable expression of the cosmopolitan life of its original owner, Stanley Picker. Designed by architect Kenneth Wood and completed in 1968, the house remains an extraordinary time capsule of late‑1960s luxury — a private residence conceived to showcase Picker’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
Number One, Picker is the private home of Stanley Picker, a cosmetics magnate who made his fortune in the sixties and commissioned architect Kenneth Wood to design and build a beautiful modern home in Surrey, with the interiors and furnishings contract fulfilled by the Conran Group.
Originally commissioned in 1965 and completed in 1968, the house has been held in trust since Stanley’s death in 1982, with all the original furniture and interior decor still in place - the house is a wonderful time capsule to the very best in design and architecture that the mid sixties had to offer.
This 2-hour tour will be led by one of the Stanley Picker Trust’s longstanding and knowledgeable guides. They will lead us through the house and share insights into Stanley Picker’s history, the design and construction of the building, the commissioned furniture, and the art collection housed on site.
Both Turn End and Picker House are members of the Iconic Houses network, a global community of architecturally important homes. As part of its charitable objectives, Turn End Trust visits other significant examples of modern architecture and designed landscapes to broaden understanding. This visit offers a chance to explore another celebrated work of mid century design where architecture, art, and landscape are thoughtfully integrated.
This tour is unsuitable for visitors with mobility issues or those who use mobility aids.
Important Accessibility & House Guidelines
The house has not been retrofitted with access ramps or lifts, and tours are unfortunately unsuitable for visitors with mobility issues or those who use mobility aids of any kind.
The property is split‑level to accommodate the slope of the land, and access throughout is only via steps and stairs.
There are no accessible bathrooms on site; however, one original guest WC is available for visitors during tours.
Each tour lasts approximately two hours and includes the house, garden, and pavilion gallery.
Guests are required to stand for the duration of the tour and are asked not to wander away from the group or sit on any furniture unless directed by the guide.
The Stanley Picker Trust politely asks guests not to photograph the interiors of the house.
Shoe covers must be worn inside the house to help preserve the original floor finishes.
£35.00
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