The House from a circa 1929 postcard
House & Family History: In the 17th century Adderbury was the country seat of John Wilmot, the brilliant poet and infamous libertine 2nd Earl of Rochester.
Garden & Outbuildings: In the 20th century part of the Park, including the lakes, was given to Oxfordshire County Council for use as a public park.
Architect: Roger Morris
Date: Circa 1731Architect: William Oldham Chambers
Date: 1768Country Life: CV, 30, 1941.
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, 17th century. John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, 18th century. Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch, 18th century. William Hunt Chamberlin, 19th century. Major J.W. Larnach, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No