Built / Designed For: Jonathan Hoare

House & Family History: Paradise House, as it was originally named, was built for Jonathan Hoare, a Quaker philanthropist and anti-slavery campaigner.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II

Past Seat / Home of: Jonathan Hoare, late 18th century. Robert Pryor, late 18th century. Thomas Gudgeon, until 1811. William Crawshay, 1811-34. Augustus Clissold, until 1882.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: Owned by the London Borough of Hackney, the grounds are a public park; Clissold House is an event venue and restaurant.

House Open to Public: Yes

Website: http://clissoldpark.com/

Historic Houses Member: No