The House from "Peacock's Polite Repository," 1840.
Built / Designed For: Ralph Willett
House & Family History: Willett was a merchant, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and a noted collector of books.
Title: In Ruins
Author: Woodward, Christopher
Year Published: 2001
Publisher: London: Chatto & Windus
ISBN: 070116896X
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Country Houses of Dorset
Author: Oswald, Arthur
Year Published: 1935
Publisher: London: Country Life Ltd.
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Ralph Willett, 18th century; John Willett Adye, 19th century. Ivor Bertie Guest, 1st Baron Wimborne and 2nd Baronet Dowlais, 19th century. Angus Valdemar Hambro, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01202-885-024
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://merleyhouseevents.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No