Shotwick House

Shotwick House is a country house in Saughall, Cheshire, featuring seven bays across its main front and two polygonal turrets. Each turret is topped with a pyramidal roof decorated with lead finials and weather vanes.

The house was built in 1872 for Horace Dormer Trelawny and later rebuilt and expanded in 1907 after a fire under architect John Douglas. This reconstruction shaped much of its current appearance and layout.

The house displays neo-Elizabethan design choices through its brick walls, tiled roof, and numerous tall chimneys. These features create a distinctive look that was fashionable among wealthy families during that era.

The building holds Grade II listed status, meaning it is protected and subject to strict preservation guidelines. Check in advance what visiting arrangements are available for this private property.

The left turret rises three stories high while the right one stands at two stories, creating an asymmetrical front facade. This unequal height gives the house a distinctive visual character that sets it apart from more symmetrical country estates.

Location: Saughall and Shotwick Park

Architects: John Douglas

GPS coordinates: 53.22560,-2.96310

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42