June 1st, 2018 : Asylum Entertainment

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When Colney Hatch Asylum was opened by Prince Albert in 1851 it was no doubt a place to be avoided at all costs.
These days people are paying to get in there, in a manner of speaking.
What had become Friern Hospital was closed in 1993 and sold off for redevelopment.

There now follows the developers sales spiel:

A luxurious living link with the glory of Victorian England.

Princess Park Manor is an award winning, period listing building set within 30 acres of private parkland.

The development has been sensitively and imaginatively converted to combine elegance and exquisite proportion of its heritage with the convenience and comfort expected in the modern age.

Everything you would expect from a residence of this class is exactly where it should be – with sheer quality and meticulous attention to detail completing the picture. All apartments are 100% sold.

• 20 minutes from the City by train
• Individually designed apartments
• Health and fitness club with pool
• Tennis courts
• Courtesy bus to stations and shops
• 24 hour security
• Mature private parkland

Of course, there's no mention of the previous role of the building.
There have been many such redevelopments in recent years but few estate agents draw attention to the history of the place they are trying to sell.
However, given the architectural style and size of the original building it's usually quite obvious.

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