Edmondsham House is a Tudor home with Georgian additions in Edmondsham near Wimborne Minster in Dorset, England. [1] It is a Grade II* listed building. [2]
Edmondsham House is a Tudor home with Georgian additions in Edmondsham near Wimborne Minster in Dorset, England. [1] It is a Grade II* listed building. [2]
The house was finished in 1598 for Thomas Hussey; but started by Roger Hussey married to Elizabeth Tregonwell in 1589 the stonework done by the Arnold family of 3 plus builders, and used locally-made bricks to create a striking Dutch-style residence. [3]
The House Garden and Park are open to the public "..by prior appointment.." as also nominated days (pre FA98 regime) www.edmondshamhouse.com. [4]
A nursery exists on the wider estate. [5]
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