The house before its 19th century Jacobethan style rebuilding. From a circa 1776 hand-colored copperplate engraving that appeared in "A New Display of the Beauties of England."
Side facade of the house after the 19th century Jacobethan alterations. From a circa 1900 postcard.
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier moated house that was sited to the north of the village of Hatfield Broad Oak.
Built / Designed For: John Shales Barrington
House & Family History: Barrington Hall may have been designed by Joseph Sanderson circa 1734. The service wing, including the kitchen, dates from circa 1790. The house was altered to its present Jacobethan style by Edward Browning in 1863. The British Livestock Company purchased Barrington in 1977 and used the house for offices until 1980, when it became the headquarters of Contemporary Perfumers Ltd., a purpose it served until 2012. Barrington Hall, together with 41 acres, was listed for sale for £15 million in November of 2019.
Architect: Joseph Sanderson
Date: Circa 1734Architect: Edward Browning
Date: 1863House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Sir Francis Barrington, 1st Bt., 1612-28; Sir Thomas Barrington, 2nd Bt., 1628-44; Sir John Barrington, 3rd Bt., 1644-83; Sir John Barrington, 4th Bt., 1683-91; Sir Charles Barrington, 5th Bt., 1691-1715. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Shales Barrington, 18th century; Sir Fitzwilliam Barrington, 8th Bt., until 1792; Sir John Barrington, 9th Bt., 1792-1818; Sir Fitzwilliam Barrington, 10th Bt., 1818-32. John Archer Houblon, mid-19th century. George Alan Lowndes, until 1904. Alfred Gosling, early 20th century; Gosling family here until 1977.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No