Milgate House, Thurnham

Milgate House features red brick construction with two storeys, an attic, large sash windows, and a central projection highlighted by a pediment and oval window.

The estate dates to 1361, with the current house built in the mid-16th century by Sir Thomas Fludd, who served as Treasurer of War for Queen Elizabeth I.

Jane Austen made several visits to Milgate House, mentioning the property in her letters, while poet Robert Lowell resided there during the 1970s.

The mansion contains nine bedrooms, seven bathrooms, five living spaces, plus extensive outbuildings and landscaped gardens encompassing a lake.

Archaeological discoveries at the site include fragments of Roman millstones, medieval structures under the dining room, and a medieval stone tunnel beneath the house.

Location: Thurnham

GPS coordinates: 51.26300,0.58979

Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:54