The house, as it appeared in the 17th century, from an 1826 hand-colored lithograph from "Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire."
The house, as it appeared in the early 20th century, from a circa 1920 postcard.
Earlier Houses: There was probably an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.
Architect: Jeffry Wyatville (Wyattville) (Wyatt)
Date: 1806-07John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, 1819.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir Robert Josling (Jocelyn), 1st Bt., until 1712; Sir Strange Jocelyn, 2nd Bt., 1712-34; Sir John Jocelyn, 3rd Bt., 1734-41; Sir Conyers Jocelyn, 4th Bt., 1741-78; Robert Jocelyn, 1st Earl of Roden and 5th Baronet, 1778-97; Robert Jocelyn, 2nd Earl of Roden, 1797-1820; Jocelyn family here since the 13th century.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No