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England

Shottesbrooke Park (Shottesbrooke House)

Shottesbrooke, near Maidenhead

Berkshire

England

Circa Date: Late 16th century w/late 18th century rebuild and early 19th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

An early 19th century engraving of the House from "Neale's Views of Seats"

The House from a circa 1900 photo

The Cliveden Gates from a circa 1900 photo

The garden from a circa 1900 photo

Temple Park from a circa 1900 photo

  • House & Family History: Shottesbrooke was the home of Sir John Smith, founder of The Landmark Trust. The Trust's offices are still located on the grounds of the Estate.

  • John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. IV, 1828.

    Country Life: XXXIII, 162, 1913.

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Current Seat / Home of: Lady Smith, widow of Sir John Smith.

    Past Seat / Home of: Vansittart family, 18th-19th centuries. Francis Cherry, 19th century. Lionel Gordon Baliol Brett, 4th Viscount Esher, 20th century. Sir John Lindsay Eric Smith, 1962-2007.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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