Built / Designed For: Robert Crossman
House & Family History: Cheswick was built for Robert Crossman (1803-83), owner of the noted Berwick brewery Mann, Crossman and Paulin. Robert's eldest son, William Crossman (1830-1901), was an enthusiastic archaeologist and performed major excavations of Holy Island Priory. The Cheswick Estate remained in the ownership of the Crossman family until 2002, when it was purchased by Peter and Jean Bennett, who renovated and restored the House and opened it for luxury accommodation. In 2012 the Bennetts listed the House, together with 30 acres, for sale for £2.25 million.
Collections: The contens of Cheswick House were sold October 3, 2001 by Christie's.
Garden & Outbuildings: At its height in the late 19th century, the Cheswick Estate covered 2,000 acres and included most of Holy Island and the surrounding farmland.
Title: Christie's Auction Catalog: Works of Art from Country Houses Removed from Boxted House, Cheswick House and Rabley Park, Oct 3, 2001
Author: NA
Year Published: 2001
Reference: pgs. 12-13
Publisher: London: Christie's
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Robert Crossman, 1859-83; William Crossman, 1883-1901; Crossman family here from 1859 until 2002. Peter and Jean Bennett, 2002-12.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No