Earlier Houses: There were probably a number of earlier houses on, or near, the site of the current house. In the 11th century the manor of Lupton (then called Lochetone) was listed in the "Domesday Book."

Built / Designed For: Charles II Hayne

House & Family History: In 1926 a major fire severely damaged the house (see "Images" section). Though Lupton was restored after the fire, the third floor was not rebuilt. During World War II Lupton House was occupied by the American military. After the end of the war the house became a hotel and later served as the home of a series schools (Fenton School and Lupton House School), a purpose it served until 2004, when the last of the schools, Gramercy Hall School, closed. In 2008 ownership was taken over by the Lupton Trust, who open the house for tours and weddings and events.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II*

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Peverell family, 14th century. John Upton, 17th century; Upton family here from the 16th until the early 18th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Charles II Hayne, 1772-92. Sir Francis Buller, 1st Bt., 1792-1800; Sir Francis Buller-Yarde-Buller, 2nd Bt., 1800-33; John Yarde-Buller, 1st Baron Churston and 3rd Baronet, 1833-71; John Yarde-Buller, 2nd Baron Churston, 1871-1910; John Reginald Lopes Yarde-Buller, 3rd Baron Churston, 1910-30; Richard Francis Roger Yarde-Buller, 4th Baron Churston, 1930-60. Rowland Smith, 1960-79.

Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit

Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01803-845-800

Website: https://discoverlupton.com/

Historic Houses Member: No