Chalcot House

Dilton Marsh, near Bath

Wiltshire

England

Circa Date: Early 18th century, incorporating 17th century elements, w/18th, 19th & 20th century additions and alterations

Status: Partially Extant

19th century service wing demolished in the 1970s

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: There was a 17th century house on the site, parts of which were incorporated into the current house.

House & Family History: In 2024 the house, together with 53 acres, was listed for sale for £8 million.

Collections: A sale of contents of Chalcot House was held on June 10, 1989 by Sotheby's.
Architect: James Piers St. Aubyn

Date of Birth: Apr 6, 1815
Date of Death: May 7, 1895
Nationality: British
Notes: Pupil of Thomas Fulljames in Gloucester. Practiced in London and Davenport. Surveyor to the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple from 1851 to 1885. Retired in 1885. Died in 1895 and was buried at St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall. Was Uncle of Francis William St. Aubyn.

Date: 1872
Designed: Additions and alterations for Phipps family

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House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Charles Paul Phipps, 19th century; Charles Nicholas Phipps, 20th century. Tony Rudd, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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