Earlier Houses: There were earlier buildings on, or near, the site of the current house.

House & Family History: Between 1820 and 1830 Charlton Park was a regular meeting place for the clandestine affair of George IV and Elizabeth, Marchioness Conyngham (Charlton was a convenient venue for the two lovers because Lady Conyngham's country home, Bifrons House, was located nearby). During World War II Charlton Place was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence; in 1946 the house was purchased for use as a Dr. Barnardo's children's home. In 2021 the house, together with 129 acres, was listed for sale for £3.5 million.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Herring family, 16th century. John Gibbon, early 17th century. Sir Anthony Aucher, 1st Bt., 1636-92. John Corbet, until 1737. Francis Hender Foote, until 1773; John Foote, 1785-1800; Robert Foote, 1800-28. Lt. General Sir Frederick W. Mulcaster, 1828-46. George de Chabris, late 20th century. Patrick Twigg, 1988-2001.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No