Hadspen house and garden

Hadspen House is a country residence in Pitcombe featuring a five-bay south front with sash windows and a prominent cornice topped by a low stone parapet. The building follows a U-shaped plan and was constructed using local Cary stone ashlar.

William Player commissioned the construction between 1687 and 1699, after which the Hobhouse family acquired the property in 1785. Substantial renovations followed in 1828, 1886, and 1909 to maintain the structure and adapt it to new needs.

The interior rooms display Georgian design elements, including Chippendale style bookcases in the library and period-specific dado wall paneling throughout.

Access to the house is from the south side, with the U-shaped layout creating multiple entrances and interior courtyards. Visitors should note that rooms display styles from different periods and stairs connect the various levels throughout the building.

Built with local Cary stone ashlar, the house follows a U-shaped plan and contains multiple preserved rooms from different historical periods.

Location: Pitcombe

GPS coordinates: 51.09150,-2.49080

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58