House & Family History: Brettenham underwent a major rebuilding in the early 19th century for the reception of Joseph Bonaparte, the former King of Naples. Further alterions were made in 1903.
Garden & Outbuildings: Avenue of oak trees lines the approach to the House.
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Beale family. Joseph Bonaparte, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: School
Primary Current Ownership Use: School
Ownership Details: Today Old Buckenham Hall School
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01449-740-252
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.obh.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No