House & Family History: For much of the 20th century Houghton Hall served as a public institution: first as the Houghton Social Club, and then as the Houghton branch of the YMCA, a purpose it served until 1998. In 1999 the house was abandoned and listed on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register. In 2001 Houghton was purchased by the Shipman family, who restored it as a private home.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Shipman family; here since 2001.

Past Seat / Home of: The Rev. Robert Hutton, until 1623; Captain Robert Hutton, 1623-80; Hutton family here until 1839. John Anderson, 1839-50. Sir George Elliot, until 1893.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No