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Pennard House is a Grade II listed historic house in Somerset, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Pennard House
Pennard House stands at East Pennard near Shepton Mallet in Somerset.
The family-owned manor has a Jacobean core built between 1600 and 1620, with Georgian wings added in 1815 that created grand reception rooms and spacious bedrooms.
The house sits within four acres of gardens including a rose garden and spring-fed lakes.
These grounds have featured in shoots for Vogue, Marie Claire and The English Home.
The property is listed with Historic Houses and available for exclusive hire.
History of Pennard House
The central Jacobean section, including the main hall, kitchen and core bedrooms, was raised between 1600 and 1620. In 1815 the owning family added the East and West wings, extending the house into a larger country seat. The 18th-century Coach House on the estate was later restored and converted into an events space.
Architecture of Pennard House
The house combines an early 17th-century Jacobean core with early 19th-century Georgian wing additions, a common pattern of incremental English country house building across two centuries.
Worth knowing
The house and grounds have featured as a shoot location for Vogue, Marie Claire and The English Home magazine.
Gardens & grounds at Pennard House
The four acres of grounds include extensive lawns, a rose garden and several spring-fed freshwater lakes.
Plan your visit to Pennard House
Nearest station: Castle Cary Rail Station (3.5 miles)
Places to visit near Pennard House
West Pennard Court Barn
View West Pennard Court Barn on heritage mapThe Tribunal
View The Tribunal on heritage mapWalton and Ivythorn Hills
View Walton and Ivythorn Hills on heritage mapLytes Cary
View Lytes Cary on heritage mapThe Abbot's Fish House
View The Abbot's Fish House on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Pennard House there are 1 historic properties, including 1 historic building.
Within 10 miles of Pennard House there are 7 historic properties, including 5 historic buildings, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Pennard House there are 34 historic properties, including 20 historic buildings, 5 historic houses and 2 archaeological sites, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A Jacobean manor with Georgian wings whose lakes and rose garden have drawn in Vogue's photographers.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Somerset, England
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