DiCamillo Companion
England

Socknersh Manor

Etchingham

East Sussex

England

Circa Date: 16th century

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

  • House & Family History: Socknersh Manor is most famous for its owners during the 1960s: the entertainers Engelbert Humperdinck and Tom Jones. It was sold in May 2002 for £4.5 million and was listed for sale again (the 16th manor house, together with 56 acres, including a coach house and a cottage) for £4 million.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The Estate today includes a Coach House, a three-bedroom cottage, a swimming pool, a lake, and the tennis court.

  • House Listed: Grade II

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Tom Jones, 1960s. Arnold George Dorsey (aka Engelbert Humperdinck), 1960s.

    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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