Earlier Houses: An earlier house was demolished in the late 18th century to make way for the current house. This house was purchased, in May of 1721, by John Conduitt, who married Catherine Barton, half-niece and adopted daughter of Sir Isaac Newton; toward end of his life Newton moved to Cranbury, remaining here until his death in 1727.

House & Family History: The current Cranbury is a fine red brick 18th century house with stone dressings that is noted for its Hall, which features coffered tunnel-vaults that rise to the full height of the House. The Saloon has a grand, domed ceiling and a profusion of Adam style plasterwork.

Comments: Nikolaus Pevsner wrote that the interiors of Cranbury were an "unforgettable experience."

Country Life: CXX, 944, 1058, 1116, 1956.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II

Current Seat / Home of: Chamberlayne-Macdonald family

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Roger Coram (tenant), late 16th century. Sir Charles Wyndham, 17th century. John Conduitt, early 18th century. Sir Isaac Newton, early 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Thomas Lee Dummer, 18th century. Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Dance-Holland), late 18th century. Thomas Chamberlayne, 19th century; Tankerville Chamberlayne, until 1924.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No