Bassenthwaite, Keswick
Cumbria
England
Historic County: CumberlandCirca Date: Late 17th century w/18th & 19th century alterations and additions
Status: Fully Extant
House Open to Public: Yes
Country House: Yes
Built / Designed For: 8th Earl of Derby
House & Family History: The 8th Earl of Derby built Mirehouse in 1666; it has only been sold once, when Lord Derby sold it in 1688 to Roger Gregg.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: James Fryer-Spedding
Past Seat / Home of: Charles Stanley, 8th Earl of Derby, 17th century. Roger Gregg, 17th century. Thomas Story, 18th century. John Spedding, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01768-772-287
Fax: 01768-772-287
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mirehouse.com
Historic Houses Member: Yes