An 1826 hand-colored lithograph of the earlier house (demolished), as it appeared in the 17th century, from "Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire."
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on the site, parts of which incorporated into the current house.
Built / Designed For: Catherine Mellish
Architect: John Soane
Date: 1781
Title: Apollo (magazine)
Author: NA
Year Published: NA
Reference: Feb 1998, pgs 31-40
Publisher: London: Apollo Magazine Ltd.
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Magazine
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Sir Thomas Brograve, 1st Bt., until 1670. Agneta Yorke, 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Catherine Mellish, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use
Ownership Details: Since 1970s flats and offices
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No