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Jackson-Stops Becomes Corporate Benefactor of Lutyens Trust

Jackson-Stops has become a corporate benefactor of the Lutyens Trust, a charity dedicated to the work of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The estate agency, which has been selling country houses since 1910, operates a network of 40 offices across the UK, including central London, and regularly handles the sale of historic and Listed properties.

The Lutyens Trust was established in 1984 and works to protect and promote the legacy of Sir Edwin Lutyens. Lutyens is known for designing several landmark country houses and public buildings across Britain, as well as gardens created in partnership with Gertrude Jekyll.

Jackson-Stops recently handled the sale of three Lutyens-designed houses in Devon and Surrey, with guide prices ranging from £775,000 to £1.3 million. The agency is recognised for its experience in advising on historic and architecturally significant houses.

The Lutyens Trust relies on memberships and donations to support its work in protecting Lutyens’ works and increasing public understanding of their importance.

This development may be of interest to UK letting agents and inventory clerks who work with historic or Listed properties, as it highlights ongoing efforts to preserve architectural heritage and the role of estate agencies in supporting such initiatives.