Photo by kind permission of Emily Allgeyer
Earlier Houses: The current house was probably built on the site of the 17th century Nether Hall Manor (Netherhall) and very likely incorporates elements of the earlier house.
Built / Designed For: Thomas Fassett
House & Family History: In 1931 Hildersham Hall and its park were purchased by F.W. Rhodes, a nephew of Cecil Rhodes. The Rhodes Trust acquired the house after his death in 1938; F.W.'s two unmarried sisters lived at Hildersham until the house was sold by the Rhodes Trust in 1977.
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Thomas Fassett, 19th century. Huddleston family, circa 1850-79. J.K. Thornton, until 1904; Thornton family here until 1922. Lady E.F. Miller, 1922-30. F.W. Rhodes, 1931-38; Rhodes family here from 1931 until 1977.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No