Built / Designed For: Edward Knoyle
House & Family History: The Rev. Sir Hubert Medlycott (1841-1920) of Ven House, the last and 6th baronet, moved out of Ven circa 1916 and made his residence at nearby Sandford Orcas, where his descendants remain today.
Comments: Arthur Oswald called Sandford Orcas Manor "one of the most charming manor houses in the West of England."
Title: Christie's Auction Catalog: Ven House, 1999
Author: NA
Year Published: 1999
Reference: pg. 12
Publisher: London: Christie's
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Sir Mervyn Tregonwell Medlycott, 9th Bt.
Past Seat / Home of: Edward Knoyle, 16th century. Colonel Francis Claridge, 1965-79.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Grounds Only
Phone: 01963-220-206
Historic Houses Member: No