Turvey House

Turvey House is a seven-bay mansion set on elevated ground overlooking the River Great Ouse, with Corinthian columns gracing the southwest front. The northeast side features a Doric porch, and the whole structure follows a Neoclassical design approach.

John Higgins commissioned this residence in the 1790s with architect John Wing of Bedford creating the initial design. The construction reflected the Neoclassical style that was fashionable among wealthy English families at that time.

The Higgins family has maintained the property across many generations, keeping the craftsmanship and character visible to visitors today. You can see how rooms and grounds reflect the way a landowning family lived and organized their daily life on the estate.

The property spans about 60 hectares of parkland and operates as a venue for weddings and events. Two separate entrances mark different access points to the estate, each flanked by historic lodge buildings.

The surrounding parkland contains a mix of established oak, beech, ash, lime, maple, and poplar trees planted to create natural boundaries. These mature trees frame the gardens and estate grounds while screening the property from the broader landscape beyond.