The Dell After Wallace
Wallace left the Dell in 1876 and the house was sold. The sale particulars describe it as having views that "would well repay a visit". At that time the "unusually attractive" grounds included a fountain and a croquet lawn as well as winding walks and terrace. The house was bought by William Winch Hughes, founder of the Victoria Wine Company.
The Dell survives as number 25 College Avenue and is now a Grade II listed building with the date of construction prominently displayed. It is currently used as a convent by the Sisters of La Sainte-Union des Sacrés-Coeurs order of nuns. On Saturday 14 September 2002, a green Thurrock Heritage plaque on the building was unveiled by Wallace's grandson to commemorate Wallace's role in developing the theory of natural selection.
In April 2013, the house was offered for sale at £1.5m.
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