Hare Street House, Grade II* listed country house in Hormead, England
The building incorporates a north wing from the 16th century and features a symmetrical red brick western façade with five windows and decorative architectural elements.
The house underwent modifications between 1673 and 1676 for William Brand, followed by changes in the 18th century for William Benn, Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
Robert Hugh Monsignor Benson, a Catholic priest and writer, owned the property from 1906 to 1914, making substantial internal alterations with artist Gabriel Pippet.
The property maintains strict preservation requirements under its Grade II* status, which acknowledges its exceptional architectural and historical significance in England.
The building served as a country retreat for archbishops of Westminster until 2019, including Cardinal Hinsley who passed away there in 1943.
Location: Hormead
GPS coordinates: 51.94960,0.02165
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:22
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