The 18th century house from a circa 1910 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on the site of the 18th century house.
Built / Designed For: Sir Stephen Fox
House Replaced By: The current house was built in the early 20th century after suffragettes burned the 18th century house.
Garden & Outbuildings: The 22 acres of grounds that surround the house today contain a lake and a summer house.
Architect: Nathaniel Ireson
Date: 1740-46
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 386, 558
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
Title: Times, The (London newspaper)
Author: NA
Year Published: NA
Reference: Dec 2, 2001, pgs. 16-17
Publisher: London: Times Newspapers Ltd.
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Newspaper
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT 18TH CENTURY HOUSE: Sir Stephen Fox, 1709-16; Stephen Fox-Strangways, 1st Earl of Ilchester, 1716-76.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
Ownership Details: The early 20th century house has been divided into eight condo apartments
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No