Earlier Houses: An earlier manor was demolished in the 1740s when the current house was built.

Built / Designed For: James Buller

House & Family History: Francis Cartwright based his design for Kings Nympton (originally called New Place) on Roger Morris's Marble Hill House, which it closely resembles.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Park was enclosed by Sir Lewis Pollard in the late 15th century. At the time the new Palladian house was built in the mid-18th century terraced walks were installed around the new house. In the 19th century the Park was converted to agricultural use.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Sir Lewis Pollard, 15th century; Sir Hugh Pollard, 16th century. Sir Arthur Northcote, 2nd Bt., 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: James Buller, 1739-65; John Buller, 1765-1843. James Tanner, 1843-60; John Vowler Tanner, late 19th century; Charles Peile Tanner, 1903-64. Miss J.M. Stoddart, late 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No