Hursley House

Hursley House is a Queen Anne style mansion in Hursley, England, showing an even window arrangement and a central entrance area across three floors. The building combines classical proportions with restrained facade articulation and is protected as a Grade II* listed building.

William Heathcote acquired the estate from Richard Cromwell's daughters and had the house erected between 1721 and 1724. IBM took over the property in 1963 and has used it as a technology center since then.

The estate takes its name from the village and reflects the architectural language of the early eighteenth century. Visitors can view computers and technical equipment in the basement museum that belong to the development history of computing.

The estate now serves as a conference and presentation venue for IBM and is not freely accessible. The museum in the basement can be visited after prior registration, with opening hours being limited.

During the Second World War Vickers Supermarine used the house as an alternative location for aircraft construction after the main plant had been destroyed. Engineers developed changes and improvements to the Spitfire fighter and further designs here under makeshift working conditions.

Location: Hursley

GPS coordinates: 51.02660,-1.39870

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30