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Courteenhall is a Grade II* listed historic house in Northamptonshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Courteenhall
Courteenhall House was built in 1792 by the architect Samuel Saxon for Sir William Wake, the 9th Baronet.
It stands near Northampton in Northamptonshire, its Georgian rooms largely unaltered since construction.
Humphrey Repton laid out the surrounding park, and the estate remains the Wake family's home today.
Historic Houses lists the property, though it opens only by private tour and charges an entrance fee.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Courteenhall
Sir William Wake, 9th Baronet, commissioned the house in the early 1790s, and his descendants have kept Courteenhall in the family ever since. Sir Hereward Wake, the 14th Baronet, later planted the arboretum that now draws specialist visitors from bodies such as the International Dendrology Society and the Royal Forestry Society.
Architecture of Courteenhall
The house was designed by Samuel Saxon in a restrained Georgian style and has kept almost all of its original internal features.
Worth knowing
The park was laid out by Humphrey Repton, and the arboretum planted later by Sir Hereward Wake is visited by the International Dendrology Society and the Royal Forestry Society for its rare specimens.
Gardens & grounds at Courteenhall
The Repton-designed grounds and arboretum can be viewed in detail even though the house itself rarely opens.
Plan your visit to Courteenhall
Nearest station: Northampton Rail Station (4.6 miles)
Open by private tour only; check Historic Houses website for arrangement details.
Admission
Historic Houses members must pay for entry
Places to visit near Courteenhall
St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery
View St Peter and St Paul's Church, Preston Deanery on heritage mapSt Peter's Church, Northampton
View St Peter's Church, Northampton on heritage mapSt Michael's Church, Upton
View St Michael's Church, Upton on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Courteenhall there are 4 historic properties, including 2 churchs and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Courteenhall there are 9 historic properties, including 5 churchs and 4 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Courteenhall there are 29 historic properties, including 17 historic houses and 9 churchs, across Historic Houses, Churches Conservation Trust and National Trust sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Courteenhall.
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A Georgian house shaped by Humphrey Repton, still home to the family that built it, open only by private tour.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Northamptonshire, England
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