Built / Designed For: Sir Nicholas Overbury (1598) / Alexander Popham (17th century).

House & Family History: In September 2010 Bourton House, together with 10 acres, was sold for £4.5 million.

Country Life: LXXXVII, 302, 330, 1940. Sep 22, 2010.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II

Past Seat / Home of: Richard Palmer, 1556-98. Sir Nicholas Overbury, 17th century; Overbury family here from 1598 until 1680. Alexander Popham, from 1680. Robert Allies, mid-19th century. Sir James Buller East/d'Este, 19th century; East family here until 1953. Richard Paice, 1983-2010.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Phone: 01386-700-121

Fax: 01386-701-754

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bourtonhouse.com

Awards: HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award 2006.

Historic Houses Member: Yes