The house served as a maternity hospital for American soldiers during World War II, leaving original graffiti on the walls of the nursery.
Agatha Christie famously referred to the house as the loveliest place in the world.
The property contains a library featuring a unique 19th-century frieze painted by Christie's son, Rosalind Hicks, and local school children.
A portion of the estate was formerly a Victorian vineyard, which the National Trust has worked to preserve.
The boathouse collection includes the original bell that signaled the arrival of the ferry in the novel Dead Man's Folly.
The estate features a rare collection of exotic plants, including a large camellia collection and a mature ginkgo biloba tree.
The library features a complete set of Christie’s novels in their original 1950s editions.
During her time at Greenway, Christie enjoyed playing croquet and putting on the lawn, both of which are still represented on the grounds.
Greenway is the former holiday home of Agatha Christie, situated on the banks of the River Dart in Devon. The estate was purchased by Christie and her second husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan, in 1938. The property features a collection of over 11,000 items belonging to the Christie family, including books, ceramics, and archaeology memorabilia. The house retains its 1950s interior aesthetic, reflecting the period Christie spent the most time there. The grounds encompass extensive woodland gardens, a walled garden, and a boathouse. The boathouse is famously the scene of the crime in the Christie novel Dead Man's Folly. The estate is managed by the National Trust and is accessed primarily via narrow rural roads or river ferry connections. Visitors can explore both the house interior and the exterior gardens. The site serves as a preserved window into the personal life and literary inspirations of the novelist.
The view of the house exterior from the path leading down toward the boathouse.
Book your entry slot in advance, as vehicle access is restricted and requires a pre-booked parking space.
Explore the Woodland Walk down to the boathouse for the best perspective of the house from the river level.
Utilize the shuttle service provided on-site to navigate between the parking area and the main house.
Do not attempt to drive to the house without a pre-booked parking reservation, as local lanes are extremely narrow and access is strictly managed.
The house interior and gardens have different seasonal operating patterns, with frequent closures for the house during winter months; check for specific off-season garden access.
Strict no-photography policy inside the house to protect historical artifacts; food and drink are restricted to designated cafe areas.
