House & Family History: Built in 1729, The Bower House was Henry Flitcroft's first building; wings were added circa 1800. After many years as a private residence, the House was purchased by the Ford Motor Company in 1976 (along with several large houses near their plants in southwest Essex) for use as a training center. Ford sold Havering Bower in the late 20th century; it is today owned by The Amana Trust, who use the House as a religious training center.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Grade I-listed Stableblock incorporates architectural items salvaged from the ruined Havering Park.
Country Life: XCV, 464, 508, 1944.
Title: Burke's & 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: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit
Primary Current Ownership Use: Training Center
Ownership Details: Owned by The Amana Trust and used as a religious training center.
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No