Built / Designed For: John Ellys

House & Family History: Descendants of the Ellys family, who lived here for hundreds of years, gave their name to Ellis Island in New York Harbor, through which millions of immigrants were processed. Stoneacre was purchased and restored in the 1920s by Aymer Vallance, an important collector of collector of medieval sculpture and woodwork and biographer of William Morris.

Country Life: LXVII, 420, 468, 1930.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: John Ellys, 15th century; Ellys family here until the 18th century. Aymer Vallance, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01580-710-701

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

Historic Houses Member: No