“Capenor,” Nutfield, Surrey

 "CAPENOR,” NUTFIELD, SURREY - This house, with large stabling, farm buildings, entrance lodges, etc., has been erected at Nutfield, Surrey, for Mr. James Hudson, and is situated on high ground commanding extensive views over the country. The elevations are faced with Lawrence's red Bracknell bricks and Corsehill stone dressings, and the roofs are covered with Broseley tiles. The house is provided with electric light. The contract has been carried out by Messrs. Colls and Sons, builders, of London and Dorking, from the designs and under the superintendence of Messrs. J. W. and R. F. Beaumont, architects, of 73, Queen Victoria-street, London, and 10, St. James's-square, Manchester.[Building News 13 April 1888 page 528]

In 1887 James Hudson the founder of Hudson’s Soap built the mansion as an elegant family residence, naming it “Capenor” after a much older house that once existed east of the present site. Formal gardens covering over 14 acres surrounded the house. These included the camellia terrace planted by James Hudson which still remain.

Reference     Building News 13 April 1888 page 528