Earlier Houses: There was probably an earlier house on the site of the 17th century house.

Built / Designed For: Sir Henry Cooke, 2nd Bt. 

House & Family History: In 1914 the house was leased to the Wheatley Golf Club. The first floor (American usage) served as the clubhouse, while the upper two floors were sublet as flats. By 1933 the downward spiral of the house's fabric forced the golf club to move out. Wheatley Hall was demolished in 1938. The north range of Herstmonceux Castle contains a very fine late 17th century staircase (possibly made by Grinling Gibbons's workshop) that was removed from Wheatley Hall.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed

Past Seat / Home of: Sir Henry Cooke, 2nd Bt., 1684-89; Sir George Cooke, 3rd Bt., 1689-1732; Sir Bryan Cooke, 4th Bt., 1732-34; Sir George Cooke, 5th Bt., 1734-56; Sir Bryan Cooke, 6th Bt., 1756-66; Sir George Cooke, 7th Bt., 1766-1823; Sir William Bryan Cooke, 8th Bt., 1823-51; Sir William Ridley Charles Cooke, 9th Bt., 1851-94; Sir William Henry Charles Wemyss Cooke, 10th Bt., 1894-1913.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No