Earlier Houses: An Elizabethan mansion called Fulford House, built by Sir William Peryam (1534-1604), Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, was demolished in 1811 and replaced by the 19th century house that is the focus of this record.

Built / Designed For: Richard Hippisley-Tuckfield

House & Family History: During World War II Shobrooke House was occupied by St. Peter's Court prep school. Early in the morning of January 23, 1945 a fire broke out that gutted and virtually destroyed the House. The remaining walls were demolished in 1947.

House Replaced By: The 19th century house was replaced by a 20th century house.

Collections: All of the contents were lost during the 1945 fire.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Stableblock is extant.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Grade II

Current Seat / Home of: Sir John Richard Shelley, 11th Bt.

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER ELIZABETHAN HOUSE: Sir William Peryam, 16th century. Robert Basset, 17th century. John II Tuckfield, 17th century; Henry Tuckfield, 18th century. Richard Hippisley, 19th century. SEATED AT 19TH CENTURY HOUSE: Richard Hippisley-Tuckfield, 19th century. Sir John Frederick Shelley, 10th Bt., 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

Ownership Details: The Estate is owned by the Shelley family, who live in a new house near the site of the 19th century house.

House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment

Historic Houses Member: No