DiCamillo Companion
England

Queensberry House (Queensbury House)

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on a different site that was demolished circa 1870. The current house was built on the site of the stables of the earlier house.

    Built / Designed For: 4th Baron Wolverton

    House & Family History: The current villa, which replaced a proper country house, was built in the late 19th century as a lodge to host racing events. Because of its proximity to the home of horse racing, the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, was a frequent visitor to Queensberry House.

  • Architect: Robert William Edis

    Date: 1896-98
    Designed: Current house for 4th Baron Wolverton

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  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: William Douglas, 4th Duke of Queensberry, 1750-1810. Maria Emilia, Marchioness of Hertford, 1811-56; Richard Seymour-Conway, 4th Marquess of Hertford, 1857-70. Sir Richard Wallace, 1st Bt., 1871-90. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Frederick Glyn, 4th Baron Wolverton, 1896-1932; Lady Edith Amelia Wolverton, 1933-56; Nigel Reginald Victor Glyn, 5th Baron Wolverton, 1957-86.

    Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

    Ownership Details: The house was divided into seven flats (condos) in 2005.

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No