Earlier Houses: Remains of a castle motte extant

House & Family History: Sandford's history goes back to the Norman knight Thomas de Saunford, whose early castle remains can still be seen on the property today. The Sandford family owned the Estate until 1886. The earliest part of the current house, red brick with sandstone dressings, dates from circa 1720, with 19th and 20th century extensions. Sandford was listed for sale in February of 2001.

Garden & Outbuildings: The House has 24 acres of grounds, which includes the scheduled ancient monument of the earlier castle, a 19th century dovecote, and a 6-acre pond, Sandford Pool.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 122, 1854.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Thomas de Saunford, 12th century; Sandford family here until 1886.

Current Ownership Type: Unknown

Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No