The Croydon local authority is offering a 125-year lease on Heathfield House to alleviate rising maintenance costs while retaining ownership of the grounds. The lease, which caused concern among residents fearing loss of access, will maintain public grounds accessible to the community. The Grade II-listed manor was donated by Raymond Riesco in 1964, and many locals, over 1,000 of whom signed a petition against the lease, worry about the future of both the property and public access. The council insists the lease will protect the site's historical and communal value.
The maintenance costs of Heathfield House have become unsustainable, prompting the local council to consider leasing the property for 125 years while retaining freehold ownership.
Despite concerns over the long-term implications, the council assures that the lease aims to ensure public access to the grounds and protect the manor's historical significance.
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