Ashlyns Hall

Ashlyns Hall is a two-storey country house from the early 1800s with a stucco facade and slate roof. A semi-circular bowed front with cast iron railings faces southwest, while the interior features a circular entrance hall leading to a fine staircase.

Built around 1800 for James Smith from a banking family, the house reflects the prosperity of that era. His family had ties to Smith's Bank, established in Nottingham in 1699.

The hall became part of local activism when Augustus Smith organized the removal of fencing during the 1866 Battle of Berkhamsted Common.

The building now serves as office space following its conversion from a private residence in 1991. Red brick stables from the 18th century stand adjacent to the main house and remain part of the site.

A circular entrance hall leads to a fine staircase, while adjacent red brick stables from the 18th century complement the main structure.

Location: Berkhamsted

Inception: 19 century

Architectural style: Regency architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.75010,-0.56503

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48