Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Ralph Cauldwell

House & Family History: Ralph Cauldwell, for whom Hilborough was built, was the agent at Holkham Hall and his house shares some exterior elements (e.g., the balustrades) with that famous house. The interiors of Hilborough Hall were executed in the Adam style and feature paintings by Biagio Rebecca. In 2023 the house, together with 11 acres, was listed for sale for £2.65 million.

Garden & Outbuildings: The 6,436-acre estate was dismantled at the time of 1985 sale.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Sir Philip Knyvett, until 1611. Robert Rich, 3rd Baron Rich and 1st Earl of Warwick, 1611-19. Sir Ralph Hare, 17th century; Thomas Hare, 18th century; Hare family here until 1719. James Nelthorpe, early 18th century; Nelthorpe family here until 1767. Ralph Cauldwell (Caldwell), 1767-79. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Ralph Cauldwell (Caldwell), late 18th century; Henry Berney Caldwell, 19th century; Caldwell family here until 1858. Lieutenant-General Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, 1858-63. John Remington Mills, 19th century; Charles Mills, 20th century; Mills family here from 1864 until 1987.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No