DiCamillo Companion
England

Rousdon House

  • Built / Designed For: Sir Henry W. Peek

    House & Family History: Rousdon is a large Franco-Flemish style house that was built for Sir Henry Peek of Peek Frean biscuits. Since 1937, when the school moved from Honiton, Rousdon was home to Allhallows College, previously known as Allhallows School, an independent public boys' school school. The school closed amid a financial crisis in 1998; Rousdon is today divided into private homes.

  • Architect: Ernest George

    Date: 1874-78
    Designed: House for Sir Henry W. Peek

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  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • "Antiques Roadshow" (1997 - BBC TV documentary, episode 19.12, "Lyme Regis," at Allhallows School).
  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Henry W. Peek, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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