The second house (demolished) from a circa 1820 print
Earlier Houses: There were two earlier houses on, or near, the site of the current house. The first house was demolished in the late 18th century and replaced by John Johnson's classical style second house, which was itself demolished in the 1870s and replaced by the current (third) French château style house.
Built / Designed For: Sir Geoffrey Palmer, 8th Bt.
Architect: John Johnson
Date: 1776-78Architect: Edmund Francis Law
Date: Circa 1870House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: De Kirkeby, family. Sir John Palmer, 5th Bt., late 18th century; Sir John Henry Palmer, 7th Bt., early 19th century; SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Geoffrey Palmer, 8th Bt., late 19th century; Palmer family here until the early 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Grounds Only
Historic Houses Member: No