West Wratting Park
| West Wratting Park | |
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West Wratting Park in 2005 | |
Interactive map of West Wratting Park | |
| Type | Private residence |
| Location | West Wratting, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Built | c. 1730 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Owner | Sir John Jacob, 3rd Bt. (former) d'Abo family (former) |
West Wratting Park is an English country house and Grade II* listed building in the village of West Wratting in Cambridgeshire, England.[1]
History
West Wratting Park was originally built circa 1730 for Sir John Jacob, 3rd Baronet.[2] The mansion was remodeled and extended in the late 18th century, including a garden wall and a stable block.[2] The mansion and stables are listed buildings.[2][3] The grounds include a drive, an 120-acre park, tennis courts, and a walk.[4]
The mansion was used as a preparatory school, at which time a cricket field and nine-hole golf course were added, mentioned in the 1935 sale of the house.[4]
In the 1950s, the estate became the home of the financier Erland d'Abo and his wife, the socialite Lady Ursula d'Abo.[5]
References
- ^ Historic England. "West Wratting Park House (1127902)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "West Wratting Park". Capturing Cambridge. Cambridge, England. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ "Stables at West Wratting Park". Historic England. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ a b "West Wratting Park". Parks and Gardens. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ^ Robinson, John Martin. "'The Girl with the Widow's Peak: The Memoirs', by Lady Ursula d'Abo (with a Foreword by John Julius Norwich) - Review". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 2018-07-26.