Boreham House

Boreham House is a mansion in Boreham set within 35 acres of landscaped grounds and designed by James Gibbs in 1728. The building features substantial stone facades, distinctive rooflines, and was marked by its striking carriage entrances added in the early 1800s.

Construction took place between 1728 and 1733 for banker Benjamin Hoare and represents the early adoption of Scottish design in England. In 1931, industrialist Henry Ford purchased the estate and later used it as a training facility.

The house reflects how wealthy English families of the 18th century incorporated Scottish design influences into their estates. The formal gardens and spacious grounds showed how owners at that time expressed their status through elaborate landscaping.

The grounds can be visited by prior arrangement as parts of the property remain in private use, limiting general access. The outdoor spaces are best explored on foot to appreciate the full scope of the landscape design.

Edward Shepherd, creator of Shepherd Market in Mayfair, supervised the original construction and shaped the artistic vision of the place. Later, Thomas Hooper added the distinctive carriage entrances that define the property's appearance to this day.

Location: Boreham

GPS coordinates: 51.75380,0.52848

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01