An 1829 engraving of the house from "Neale's Views of Seats"
Built / Designed For: Robert Mann
House & Family History: For the last part of the 20th century Linton served as the corporate headquarters of the international agricultural company Camellia PLC. In 2023 the house, together with 440 acres, was listed for sale for £32 million.
Collections: After Olaf Hambro's death his executors instructed Christie's to hold a contents sale on the premises of Linton Park in 1961.
Architect: Thomas Cubitt
Date: Circa 1825John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. V, 1829.
Country Life: XCIX, 624, 1946.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Grade II*
Past Seat / Home of: Robert Mann, 18th century; James Mann, 5th Earl Cornwallis, 19th century. Olaf Hambro, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No