DiCamillo Companion
England

Foscombe House

Ashleworth, near Gloucester

Gloucestershire

England

Circa Date: 1860 w/20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Status: Partially Extant

Wing demolished mid-20th century

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • House & Family History: In 2023 the house, together with 52 acres, was listed for sale for £7.95 million.

    Comments: Pevsner called Foscombe "...an unspoiled Victorian fantasy in an unsurpassed situation commanding exquisite views in all directions."

  • Garden & Outbuildings: During the ownership of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts in the 1970s and 80s, the Coach House was converted into a recording studio for the Stones.

  • Architect: Thomas Fulljames

    Date: 1860s
    Designed: House for himself

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  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Fulljames, 1865-74. Calvert family, 1875 until 1960s. Derek Marlowe, 1972-76. Charlie Watts, 1976-83.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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