DiCamillo Companion
England

Essendon Place (Somerset House)

Essendon, near Hertford

Hertfordshire

England

Circa Date: 18th century w/circa 1830, 1920s, 1960s & 2007-10 alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The house from a 1908 postcard

  • House & Family History: In the early 21st century the former Eastern Electricity Staff Training College was converted into 10 flats, with seven mews houses created in outbuildings.

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Dimsdale, 18th century. Frederick William Lewis, 1st Baron Essendon, early 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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