Clouds House

Clouds House is a two-storey stone building with an attic level, featuring a hipped tile roof, brick chimneys, and multiple sash windows with eighteen panes. The exterior shows careful construction with rendered stonework and traditional window proportions.

Architect Philip Webb designed and built the house between 1881 and 1891 for Percy Wyndham. The structure was completely rebuilt after a fire in 1889 during its initial construction.

The building served as a meeting place for The Souls, a group of late Victorian artists and politicians who gathered here regularly. The spaces still reflect the refined taste of those who once used them for intellectual exchange.

The building now operates as a residential treatment center for addiction recovery, run by a specialized organization. Access may be limited as it remains an active treatment facility with residents.

The interior retains original carved roof trusses, open-well stairs, ornate plasterwork, and period fireplaces with detailed paneling. These crafted elements showcase the quality of late-century construction.

Location: East Knoyle

Architects: Philip Webb

GPS coordinates: 51.07890,-2.17722

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47