Highgrove House, English country house in Tetbury Upton, England.
Highgrove House is a Georgian country house built between 1796 and 1798 for John Paul Paul, probably to designs by Anthony Keck, with neo-classical additions made in 1987. It stands in Doughton, near Tetbury, and its gardens, open to the public since 1996, were designed by Charles III with Rosemary Verey and Miriam Rothschild.
The house was designed by architect Anthony Keck and built in the late 1790s. After a fire in 1893 caused substantial damage, it underwent major reconstruction and later became a residence in 1980.
The gardens draw visitors who appreciate their themed sections and traditional English design principles. Each area demonstrates careful planning, from formal layouts to planted borders that follow historical garden-making traditions.
Tours of the gardens operate during the spring and summer months and require booking in advance due to security protocols. Access is restricted and planning ahead is necessary to ensure you can visit.
The estate achieved full organic certification in 1994 and incorporates renewable energy systems and natural water treatment alongside its historic structure. This combination of period architecture with environmental technologies is rarely seen in properties of this age.
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