Earlier Houses: There were probably a number of earlier houses on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Arthur Kelly

House & Family History: Kelly is a house of five-by-five bays and two stories (over a basement) with a hipped roof. The house has rusticated quoins, dentil cornices, and, on the west entrance facade, a slightly projecting pediment. The main entrance features Doric pilasters and an entablature. The back is noted for its prominent Venetian (Palladian or Serlian) window. The estate has been in the same family since the Norman Conquest. Today only a small portion of Kelly is occupied; the house itself is at risk and badly in need of restoration.

Garden & Outbuildings: The stables are two stories, with a central pediment and a hipped roof with a cupola.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Kelly family; here since the 12th century.

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Arthur Kelly, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use

Ownership Details: Open for visits and as a B&B.

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01822-870-363

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://kelly-house.co.uk/

Historic Houses Member: Yes