Erected in 1755-56, its basic plan and design are typical of the great Georgian mansions of the mid-century, but its experimental approach to late Georgian formality in certain decorative features gives it distinctive character which adds interest to its detail.

Sitting on a rise of land, the impressive approach to the house from the river by a tree lined lane through the meadows and into the terraced garden exists today as it did over 200 years ago, maintaining the original site and environment. This offers today’s visitor much the same impression as it did in the eighteenth century.