Earlier Houses: There was an early 15th century house on the site of the current house, parts of which were probably incorporated into the present house.

Built / Designed For: Robert Strode and Elizabeth Hody

House & Family History: During the 1920s Parnham House was a country club; during World War II the House was occupied by the American army. In 1976 John Makepeace purchased Parnham and based his School for Craftsmanship in Wood in the House. In April 2017 a catastrophic fire destroyed Parnham's interiors; all the contents were also lost to the flames. In 2018 Historic England said that the house was "at risk of collapse"; later that year Parnham was listed for sale for £3 million.

Country Life: XXIV, 288, 320, 1908.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II

Past Seat / Home of: Robert Strode and Elizabeth Hody, 16th century. Sir John Strode, 17th century. William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse, early 20th century. John Makepeace, 1976-2001. Michael Treichl, 21st century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Unoccupied

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: Yes