Broke Hall

Broke Hall is a neo-classical country house situated on a hill overlooking the River Orwell, approached by a long avenue of old lime trees. The building features the architectural style typical of its period, with symmetrical facades and carefully proportioned rooms arranged across multiple floors.

The house was built in 1792 by architect James Wyatt for Philip Bowes Broke, replacing an earlier structure from 1775. Its construction occurred during a period when English country estates were being redesigned with new architectural styles and garden layouts.

The gardens display landscape design from Humphry Repton in the 1790s, reflecting how English garden planning evolved during that period. You can still see the curved paths and carefully arranged views that were typical of his approach.

The building has been converted into residential apartments since 1988 and remains in private use as a residential complex. Access is limited since the grounds are privately owned, so visitors can observe the architecture and landscape mainly from outside.

The grounds contain earthwork features near the house, including banks and ditches that suggest early water management systems. These archaeological traces reveal how earlier inhabitants shaped the land and controlled water flow.

Location: Suffolk Coastal

Location: Nacton

GPS coordinates: 52.00540,1.23910

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06