[2] Debenham had previously lived in another house designed by Ricardo, at 57 Melbury Road in Holland Park.

The house is clad in Royal Doulton Carrara ware with green and blue Burmantofts bricks.

Mosaics show members of the Debenham family, mixed with gods and goddesses from classical mythology.

There are marble and tile fireplaces and mahogany bookcases with decorated with Art Nouveau inserts in wood and mother of pearl.

[3] The house has been used as a film location, including; The Wings of the Dove (1997 film),[citation needed] Secret Ceremony,[5] What the Butler Saw, Spooks,[4] two episodes of Agatha Christie's Poirot, Lord Edgware Dies and Cards on the Table,[6][7] Trottie True[citation needed] and the BBC's Mrs. Bradley Murder Mysteries.