Hutton Court

Hutton Court is a manor house in Somerset featuring a prominent battlemented tower and a polygonal stair turret at its north-east corner. The estate includes the main residence, boundary walls, a summerhouse, and ornamental gates, each individually protected as Grade II listed structures.

John Payne acquired the property in 1466 and established it as his main residence, beginning a long period of ownership by notable families. The estate remained under private ownership for nearly 5 centuries before its heritage status was formally recognized.

The dining room and hall retain original medieval carpentry details that show how craftspeople built such homes during the Middle Ages.

The property is accessed through ornamental gates, with the entire perimeter forming part of the protected heritage site. Visitors can walk around the exterior grounds to appreciate the tower, walls, and various outbuildings that make up the complete estate.

Edward Bisdee purchased the estate in the 1850s after accumulating his fortune in Tasmania before returning to England. This unusual connection between his wealth from the Australian colony and his decision to settle in Somerset makes his ownership chapter quite remarkable.

Location: Hutton

GPS coordinates: 51.32250,-2.92944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43