Sulby Hall

Sulby, near Market Harborough

Northamptonshire

England

Circa Date: Probably 18th century w/1792-94 & circa 1825 alterations and additions

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1949-52

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: The writer Violette Graham (later Lady Greville) was born at Sulby Hall in 1842.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Stables, which are extant, may also have been designed by Sir John Soane.
Architect: John Soane

Date of Birth: 1753
Date of Death: 1837
Nationality: British
Notes: Routinely considered one of England's greatest architects, even in his lifetime, Soane's influence continues to be substantial. Blundeston House is one of his earliest works, while Letton Hall and Tyringham are considered among his most significant.

Date: 1792-94
Designed: Rebuilt house for Rene Payne

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Architect: John Leachman

Date of Birth: Circa 1795
Date of Death: ?
Nationality: British

Date: 1826
Designed: Entryway to estate for George Payne, which may not have been executed.

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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: Vol. III, 1820.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 636, 968
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Rene Payne, late 18th century; George Payne, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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