The house from a 1902 photograph
Built / Designed For: Simon Patrick, Bishop of Ely
House & Family History: Cecil Rhodes purchased Dalham Hall in the early 20th century as his retirement estate. The house was inherited by his brother on Cecil's death.
Garden & Outbuildings: Dalham Hall is noted for its stud.
Country Life: LIV, 280, 1923.
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Reference: pg. 227
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Past Seat / Home of: Simon Patrick, Bishop of Ely, 18th century. Affleck family. Cecil Rhodes, 1901-02; Colonel Francis William Rhodes, 1902-05. Sir Laurence Richard Philipps, 1st Baronet and 1st Baron Milford, circa 1937-1960; J.P. Philipps, late 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No