Woodhouse

West Felton, near Oswestry

Shropshire

England

Circa Date: 1773-74, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Earlier Houses: A 17th century house, built for Robert Owen, sheriff of Shropshire, was partly incorporated into the current house.

Built / Designed For: William Mostyn-Owen

House & Family History: Charles Darwin was a frequent visitor to Woodhouse between 1828 and 1833 to see his childhood sweetheart, Fanny Mostyn-Owen. Woodhouse is the family home of the first wife of Boris Johnson, mayor of London in 2009.
Architect: Robert Mylne

Date of Birth: 1733
Date of Death: 1811
Nationality: British
Notes: Descended from a long line of Scottish master masons, Robert's father, Thomas Mylne, was one of the leading Edinburgh masons during the reign of George II. Robert's brother, William Mylne, was also an architect.

Date: 1773-74
Designed: House for William Mostyn-Owen

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House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Mostyn-Owen family; here since the 17th century.

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Robert Owen, 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: William Mostyn-Owen, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

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

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