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Englefield House is a Grade II* listed historic house in Berkshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Englefield House
Englefield House stands in its own deer park near Reading in Berkshire, its Elizabethan core largely rebuilt in the 1850s by Richard Armstrong.
The house is Grade II* listed, with its formal gardens and parkland registered separately at Grade II.
Historic Houses members can visit free of charge.
The grounds run down to a lake, with views across the surrounding park.
History of Englefield House
A garden inscription on the estate quotes a 1601 letter from Sir Edward Norris, then occupier of Englefield House, showing the grounds were already being tended over four centuries ago. The formal garden terraces with stone balustrades date from around the 1850s. In 1936 a woodland garden was cut into the hillside above the house.
Architecture of Englefield House
The house dates originally from the late sixteenth century but was largely rebuilt in the 1850s under Richard Armstrong, giving it much of its present appearance. It is Grade II* listed, along with its adjoining entrance courtyard.
Worth knowing
The estate has long been associated with the Benyon family. The property welcomes school groups to the gardens.
Gardens & grounds at Englefield House
The gardens include a stream-fed woodland planted with rhododendron, magnolia and davidia, as well as a walled kitchen garden. The grounds run down to a lake.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Englefield House
Nearest station: Theale Rail Station (1.5 miles)
Admission
Free entry to Historic Houses members (show valid membership card)
Places to visit near Englefield House
Historic places nearby
Within 5 miles of Englefield House there are 1 historic properties, including 1 historic house.
Within 10 miles of Englefield House there are 6 historic properties, including 3 historic houses, across Historic Houses, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Englefield House there are 33 historic properties, including 14 historic houses, 11 churchs and 2 historic buildings, across Churches Conservation Trust, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Englefield House.
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An Elizabethan house rebuilt by Victorian craftsmen, with gardens shaped by four centuries of continuous care.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Berkshire, England
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