Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house. Sir Humphrey Gilbert, founder of the first British colony in North America (Newfoundland in 1583) is reputed to have been born circa 1539 at this earlier house.
House & Family History: Greenway is most famous today as the country house of Agatha Christie.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Sir Humphrey Gilbert, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Agatha Christie, until 1976.
Current Ownership Type: The National Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01803-842-382
Fax: 01803-661-900
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Historic Houses Member: No