THE ROUNDHOUSE
     
The Roundhouse, c.1950

The Roundhouse c.1950.

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 The Roundhouse was a cottage designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown for Rowland Holt in the 1760's, as part of his redesign of the Park and Hall.

It is mostly still standing, and is is situated on rising ground at the south-eastern end of the Park, and has a beautiful view over the Lake. It is backed by the wood Carpenter's Grove

It has a staircase from the groundfloor to a first floor, and a further staircase to an attic room under the lead dome. The attached kitchen building was demolished in the late 1970's.
     
   
The Roundhouse was inhabited by the Anderson family from the 1930's until the 1950's, when Christopher Sear used it as a rustic retreat. It was sometimes known as the 'Dovey House'.

The Roundhouse fell into disrepair after the Park was sold in 1971, but received Grade 2* listed status from the Inspectorate of Ancient Monuments in late the 1980's, which has helped to ensure its preservation for posterity.

   

Roundhouse, c.1980

View, c.1980

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The Roundhouse, 2004

View, 2004

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