Photo source: Phillip Pessar from Miami, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Overtown House stands on the edge of the Marlborough Downs as the working centre of the Burderop Estate.
Since 1973, when the family sold Burderop Park, it has served as the estate's principal residence.
The house and gardens open to visitors on 28 days a year, a practice that began in 2014.
The surrounding estate encompasses some 1,800 acres of farmland and woodland, managed by the family that has owned it continuously for over four centuries.
History
The Burderop Estate has belonged to the Calley and Langton family since 1614, representing one of the region's longer continuous family holdings. Overtown House became the estate's principal residence after Burderop Park was sold in 1973. The nearby village of Hodson, with its thatched and Grade II listed stone cottages and barns, remains part of the same holding.
Architecture
Overtown House is a Grade II listed building.
Gardens & grounds
The gardens at Overtown House are opened to the public on a limited number of days each year, alongside the house itself.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Swindon Rail Station (3.4 miles)
Open 28 selected days per year between March and September; check official website for specific dates.
Nearby properties
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Within 5 miles of Overtown House there are 1 historic properties, including 1 historic house.
Within 10 miles of Overtown House there are 13 historic properties, including 6 archaeological sites, 4 historic buildings and 2 museums, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Overtown House there are 45 historic properties, including 13 historic houses, 12 historic buildings and 7 churchs, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Facts
A working family estate house that only became the main seat after its grander neighbour was sold off in 1973.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Wiltshire, England
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