An 1830 engraving of the House from "Neale's Views of Seats"
Built / Designed For: Henry Skrine
House & Family History: Warleigh is an early example of the 19th century Tudor Gothic revival in England. The House served as Warleigh Manor School, a special boarding school, until the end of the 20th century. It was listed for sale for £2.5 million in the early 21st century.
Architect: John Webb
Date: 1814John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. II, p. 127, 1855.
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: 2.S. Vol. I, 1824.
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Henry Skrine, early 19th century; Skrine family here until the 1960s.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No