Belmont Hall

Belmont Hall is a brick and slate Neoclassical building standing three stories tall with a symmetrical facade of seven bays and semicircular two-story bay windows rising from a stone base. The Grade I listed structure is now used as a school and sits within a larger estate containing grounds and facilities.

Architect James Gibbs designed the building in 1755 for John Smith Barry, though construction was completed by local builders after Gibbs's death in 1754. The estate preserves original medieval features from when an earlier priory operated the land as its working farm.

The interior rooms feature ornate Rococo plasterwork, especially around a bust of Diana in the entrance hall surrounded by elaborate decorative elements. This craftsmanship shows the wealth and taste that earlier owners wanted to display.

The property is privately owned and operates as a school, so public access to the building itself is restricted. The surrounding grounds offer camping facilities and other amenities for those wanting to explore the estate and its landscape.

The estate retains an original medieval fishpond and moat from when it was managed as a working farm. These water features offer a quiet reminder of how the land served agricultural purposes long before the house was built.

Location: Great Budworth

Inception: 1755

Architects: James Gibbs

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Made from material: brick, slate

GPS coordinates: 53.30110,-2.51980

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04