Earlier Houses: An earlier moated and timbered house called Plas yn Horsli was built by Thomas Powell circa 1540 near the site of the 19th century house.

Built / Designed For: F. Potts

House & Family History: F. Potts, agent to the 1st Duke of Westminster, pulled down an earlier 16th century house and erected the large house of 1875 he called Horsley Hall. Between 1907 and 1912 P. Ashworth enlarged the House in the Jacobethan style, making Horsley one of the largest houses ever built in Wales, famous for its lavish interiors. During World War II the Horsley Estate was taken over by the army. The House was demolished in 1963.

Collections: The contents of Horsley Hall were auctioned April 9-17, 1934.

Garden & Outbuildings: The terraced gardens added by P. Ashworth 1907-12 were further improved by Lord Wavertree, circa 1917. Until 1978 there stood in the garden a gateway from a house in Great Buckingham Street, London, were Peter the Great once stayed (now destroyed). Mr. Ashworth also added a large swimming pool in the early 20th century.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT 16TH CENTURY HOUSE: Thomas Powell, 16th century; Powell family here until 1792. SEATED AT 19TH CENTURY HOUSE: F. Potts, 19th century. P. Ashworth, 20th century. William Hall Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No