Built / Designed For: Sir Henry St. George, Garter King of Arms

House & Family History: The 17th century house was rebuilt by Sir Robert Cotton circa 1700; two three-bay recessed ranges were added in the mid-18th century. Circa 1900 additions and alterations were made in the Georgian style. Hatley Park was illustrated by Johannes Kip ("Britannia Illustrata") in 1707.

Garden & Outbuildings: The park, which was probably laid out in the mid-19th century, sits within a 1,900-acre estate.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II

Current Seat / Home of: Michael Ramon Langhorne Astor; Astor family here since 1946.

Past Seat / Home of: Sir Henry St. George, 17th century. Sir Robert Cotton, early 18th century; Margaret Cotton, mid-18th century. Pearse family, late 18th century. Thomas Quintin, late 18th century. John Carberry Evans, 19th century. Ernest Hooley, late 19th century. Sir Charles Hamilton, early 20th century. Sir Arthur Black, early 20th century. Herman Andrew Harris Lebus, mid-20th century. Major Sir John Jacob Astor VII, until 2000.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Phone: 01767-650-258

Website: http://www.hatleyparkestate.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No