Overbury Court

Overbury Court is a Georgian country house built of limestone with two main storeys and an attic level, topped with tall parapets and a Welsh slate roof. The building sits within extensive gardens featuring water features and mature trees that frame the house in its landscape.

A fire destroyed the original Elizabethan manor on the site in 1738, prompting John Martin to commission the current house in 1740. This rebuilding marked a shift toward Georgian design in the area.

The court served as the longtime home of the Martin family and later the Holland-Martin family, who shaped life in the surrounding area. Visitors can still see traces of this connection in the carefully designed landscape around the house.

The property is located northeast of Tewkesbury along the A438 road and can be reached via this main route. The gardens are open to visitors during set times, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the uneven terrain.

The attic level is built from darker stone and blends seamlessly into the roofline, creating a striking visual contrast against the golden limestone facades below. This architectural choice gives the house a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from typical Georgian properties.

Location: Overbury

Inception: 1740

GPS coordinates: 52.03580,-2.06460

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20