Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: Lady Anne Spencer, granddaughter of the 1st Duke of Marlborough, after whom the house was named.
House & Family History: In the 20th century Arctic explorer Augustine Courtauld owned Spencers.
Architect: Unknown (designed by an unknown architect)
Date: Circa 1840
Title: Burke's and Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Not Listed
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Spencer family
Past Seat / Home of: Viscountess Bateman (née Spencer), 18th century. Gregory Way, 18th century; Way family here from 1783 until 1913. Augustine Courtauld, 1935-59. R.A. "Rab" Butler, 1970s and 80s.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01787-238-175
Website: http://www.spencersgarden.net
Historic Houses Member: No