Built / Designed For: John Price

House & Family History: In the late 19th century Julian Fellowes's great grandfather, Pat Mackintosh, worked for Penybont Hall's owner, John Percy Severn, who has been suggested as the inspiration for the fictional earl of Grantham in the "Downton Abbey" TV series.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: John Price, 18th century. J. Cheesement Severn, 19th century; John Percy Severn, late 19th century. John Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite, 19th century; Walsh family here from the late 19th century until 1984.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No