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Edmondsham House and Gardens

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An elegant Tudor house with Georgian additions standing in over 6 acres of lovely gardens featuring rare trees and colurful Spring bulbs. The house was built in 1598 for Thomas Hussey, using local brick to create a striking Dutch-style residence. Hussey's descendant, John Fry Hussey, added the two flanking wings between 1740-1750, also using Flemish or Dutch gables. In 1837 the Tudor brickwork frontage was remodelled with stucco rendering to create the look we see today.


We do not know when the first house was built at Edmonsham, but there are family deeds dating back to 1392. The central, Tudor, block is 5 bays wide and stands three-storeys high. The interiors feature a beautifully carved 17th century staircase, and mostly 19th century decoration.

Beside the house is a walled kitchen garden, and nearby is a Victorian stable block and a dairy from the same period. Of particulat interest is a cock-pit used in the medieval period. Woodland walks run through the grounds.

Edmondsham is very much a family home; the house has been owned by the same family for over 400 years, and house tours are led by a member of the family. Near the house is the 12th century parish church, which is well worth a visit.

Edmondsham, Wimborne, Dorset, England, BH21 5RE

About Edmondsham House and Gardens
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Please contact the property for current opening arrangements.
Phone: 01725 517207
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