Danbury Place

Danbury Place is a red brick mansion situated on one of the highest points in Essex, featuring Tudor Gothic architectural details throughout its structure. The building and its extensive grounds were substantially redesigned in the 19th century and now contain thirteen residential flats.

Sir Walter Mildmay built the original house in 1589 as a grand family residence. More than two centuries later, John Round commissioned a complete rebuilding in 1832 based on designs by architect Thomas Hopper.

The name Danbury comes from the local village in Essex where the building stands among other historic structures. Visitors can sense the connection to the area's past through the architecture and the way the grounds integrate into the surrounding landscape.

The building is now divided into private residences and can be viewed from outside, with the architecture and location being particularly striking. It is worth exploring the surrounding area and taking in views of the landscape from the higher sections of the grounds.

During World War II, owner John Tyson Wigan donated the mansion to serve as a maternity hospital for expectant mothers. This unexpected wartime transformation shows how a private estate was repurposed to serve community medical needs.

Location: Danbury

Inception: 1589

GPS coordinates: 51.71555,0.55572

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22