Chalcot House

Chalcot House is a three-story English country house with a five-bay south front built in Flemish bond brick and stone dressings topped by a hipped slate roof. The interior includes a former dining room converted into a kitchen, featuring a half-octagonal projection with original sash windows.

The house was built in the early 1700s and underwent major changes in 1872 when architect J.P. St Aubyn redesigned parts of it for the Phipps family. This renovation left a lasting mark on how the building looks today.

The property holds Grade II* listing status, a mark of national importance that shapes how residents and owners must approach any changes to the building. This protection reflects how much the community values what this house represents.

The house sits in a rural setting and is best reached by car since public transport is limited in this area. Visitors should contact local tourism offices or call ahead to confirm access and viewing arrangements.

The interior preserves a stone stair hall with a cast-iron balustrade and complete original joinery from when the house was first built. Hidden in the attic partition is a rare roof truss from the late 1600s that shows how the building was originally constructed.

Location: Dilton Marsh

GPS coordinates: 51.23840,-2.22636

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45