Built / Designed For: Edward Turnour

House & Family History: Originally a manor of the Arundel Estate of the dukes of Norfolk, Shillinglee is a handsome seven-bay, red brick 18th century house with stone dressings and a central pediment. In the 1770s the South Wing was added for Edward Turnour Garth, created 1st Earl of Winterton (in the Irish peerage) in 1766. During World War II the House was occupied by Canadian armed forces; during a party in January 1943, an accidental fire gutted the House; it stood as a ruin until 1976, when it became the first house converted into flats by Christopher Buxton, one of the pioneers of country house conversions.

Garden & Outbuildings: Both the 4th and 5th Earls of Winterton were keen cricketers and, during the 19th century, there were frequent matches played in the Shillinglee grounds against neighboring villages. In the early 20th century Shillinglee was the summer residence of the Indian Prince Ranjitsinhji, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

Country Life: LXXX, 142, 1936.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Edward Turnour Garth, 1st Earl of Winterton, 18th century. Prince Ranjitsinhji, earlly 20th 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