Hockenhull Hall, English country house and Grade II* listed building in Tarvin, England.
Hockenhull Hall is a country house in Tarvin that was completely rebuilt around 1715 after its original 17th-century construction. The two-storey structure features brick walls with sandstone accents and a Welsh slate hipped roof covering its square-shaped plan.
The hall was originally built in the 17th century and underwent its major transformation around 1715 under architect Francis Smith's direction. This redesign for Hugh Wishaw of Chester turned it into a notable example of Georgian-era updating of an older estate.
The building displays Georgian characteristics that reflect how wealthy English landowners built their country estates in the early 1700s. This architectural style still shapes how the property looks today.
The estate sits in rural Cheshire countryside and functions as a lived-in mansion with active farming operations on the grounds. As a listed building, the exterior is visible but check locally before visiting to understand access rules or visiting possibilities.
The roof uses Welsh slate rather than materials more common in England, reflecting the owner's geographical connections of that era. This choice of material was a subtle mark of wealth and refined taste at the time.
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