Grove Place House Northcliffe School

Grove Place House is a 16th-century country house in Nursling and Rownhams with distinctive Elizabethan architectural features and extensive gardens. The building displays characteristic design elements from that period and has since been adapted into residential flats with care facilities.

The building was constructed in the 16th century after merchant John Mill acquired local estates around 1520. It later served as a private institution and then as a school before becoming its current residential use.

The building's evolution from a private asylum to an educational institution reflects the changing social needs of Hampshire through different time periods.

The estate is located in Nursling and Rownhams and now operates as a private residential facility with care services. Visitors should note that this is a private residential property and public tours are not available.

The estate served as the setting for E. E. Cowper's novel 'Hide and Seek,' which narrates events during the English Civil War in 1647.

Location: Nursling and Rownhams

GPS coordinates: 50.94910,-1.47922

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22