Oakhampton House (Severn Manor)

Astley, near Kidderminster

Worcestershire

England

Circa Date: 1828-29 w/19th, 20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Status: Partially Extant

In the 1960s the service wing and the conservatory were demolished

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Henry Crane

House & Family History: The drawing room features paneling that was removed from a Flemish château. In 2010 the house, together with 65 acres, was listed for sale for £2.25 million.
Garden & Outbuildings: In the 19th century the estate covered 6,000 acres. The park is home to one of the first Wellingtonias planted in England.
Architect: James Piers St. Aubyn

Date of Birth: Apr 6, 1815
Date of Death: May 7, 1895
Nationality: British
Notes: Pupil of Thomas Fulljames in Gloucester. Practiced in London and Davenport. Surveyor to the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple from 1851 to 1885. Retired in 1885. Died in 1895 and was buried at St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall. Was Uncle of Francis William St. Aubyn.

Date: 1883
Designed: Altered house for John Henry Crane

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House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Sir Richard Crane, 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Henry Crane, 1829-82; John Henry Crane, 1882-1932; Crane family here from 1463 until 2010.

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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