Minley Manor

Built / Designed For: Raikes Currie

House & Family History: Famously modeled on the Chateau at Blois, Minley was built in the mid-19th century for Raikes Currie, a partner in Glyn Mills Bank. The house was purchased by the Ministry of Defence in the mid-20th century and sold by them in 2014 in excess of the £5 million guide price. The purchaser, a development firm, converted the house into an exclusive event venue.
Architect: Henry Clutton

Date of Birth: Mar 19, 1819
Date of Death: Jun 27, 1893
Nationality: British
Notes: Pupil of Edward Blore from 1835 until 1840. Worked with William Burges. In practice by 1844-45.

Date: 1858-60
Designed: House

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Architect: George Devey

Date of Birth: 1820
Date of Death: Nov 4, 1886
Nationality: British
Notes: Devey, who was a nephew of Augustus Egg, began independent practice circa 1840. Devey was frequently employed by the Rothschild family on their Buckinghamshire estates.

Date: 1886-87
Designed: Alterations to House

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Architect: Arthur Castings

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: 1913
Nationality: British

Date: 1898
Designed: Alterations to House

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Title: Victorian: The Magazine of The Victorian Society, The
Author: NA
Year Published: NA
Reference: Jul 2006, Summary Annual Report, pg. 2
Publisher: London: The Victorian Society
ISBN: 14677970
Book Type: Magazine
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II
"Mosquito Squadron" (1969). "Stardust" (2007). "Crooked House" (2017). "Detective Pikachu" (2019). "Enola Holmes" (2020 - as Mrs. Harrison's finishing school).
Past Seat / Home of: Raikes Currie, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.minleymanorevents.co.uk/

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