House & Family History: Kingston Russell is a late 17th century house that was clad in a white Georgian stone in 1730. The House was restored in 1913, and at the same time, the current gardens scheme was laid out. The land was granted to the Russell family, ancestors of the dukes of Bedford, by Edward III in the 14th century. John Russell, who served Henry VII and Henry VIII, built a manor house here. Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, a captain in Lord Nelson's navy, was born at Kingston Russell in 1769. The American ambassador to Britain, J.L. Motley, died here in 1877. Eighteenth century Chinese wallpaper from Felix Hall, Essex, was installed in the Dining Room of Kingston Russell.

Collections: The remaining contents of Kingston Russell were sold by Christie's on the premises on September 24, 1984.

Country Life: CX, 1628, 1712, 1951.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: H.H.J. Carter and Miss T. Silkstone; here since 1984.

Past Seat / Home of: John Michel III, 17th century. John Russell, 1st Earl Russell of Kingston Russell, 19th century. George Gribble, Esq., 1913-20s. Vestey family, 1930s. Captain C.W.D. Worthington, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No