Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: John Raymond III

House & Family History: John Raymond purchased Belchamp in 1611 and it has remained the seat of the Raymond family ever since.

Chapel & Church: The 14th century St. Mary's Church contains 15th century wall paintings.

Country Life: CXXVI, 1206, 1258, 1959.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II

Current Seat / Home of: Charles Francis Valentine Raymond; Raymond family here since 1611.

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Alberic de Vere, 11th century; de Vere family here until the 16th century. Sir Roger Wentworth, 16th century; Sir John Wentworth, until 1611. John Raymond I, 17th century; Oliver Raymond, until 1679. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Raymond III, 18th century; The Rev. Samuel Raymond, until 1825; Samuel Millbank Raymond, 19th century; The Rev. John Mayne St. Clere Raymond, Samuel J. St. Clere Raymond, until 1900; Samuel Philip St. Clere Raymond, 1900-74; Michael Murray John Raymond, 1974-98.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: The house is available for weddings and corporate events; outbuildings can be booked for holiday stays.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01787-882-216

Fax: 01787-238-166

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://belchamphall.com/

Historic Houses Member: Yes