Mothecombe House

Holbeton, near Plymouth

Devon

England

Historic County: Devonshire

Circa Date: 1710 w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: John Pollexfen
Architect: Edwin Landseer Lutyens

Date of Birth: Mar 29, 1869
Date of Death: Jan 1, 1944
Nationality: British
Notes: Lutyens was one of the most important and original British architects of the last three centures. One of his most important works was Overstrand Hall, his first large house outside of the Home Counties. His son Robert practiced with him.

Date: 1922-25
Designed: Alterations and additions

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Country Life: CXX, 190, 238, 1956.
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
"International Velvet" (1978). "Sense and Sensibility" (1995 - as the drawing room of Mrs. Jennings's Chelsea, London, townhouse).
Current Seat / Home of: Anne and Anthony Mildmay-White

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Pollexfen, 18th century. Anthony Bingham Mildmay, 2nd Baron Mildmay, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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