More information : (ST 41801236). Hinton House (NAT) (1)
A large irregular house of various periods, though nothing seems
to remain of the 'goodly Manor Place' mentioned by Leland. The
earliest surviving part, probably the SW corner, is said to be
of c 1630-40. the south front appears to be of c 1700, and other
parts date from the 18th and early 19th centuries. (2)
II* Hinton House *A large irregular building in rubble
and
II Stables at Hinton ashlar, partly plastered, with
slate roofs. The earliest portion
belongs to C.16 and there have
been numerous later additions
and alterations. Partly with
embattled parapet. 2s. Sashes and
stone mullioned windows. The
interior has some good plaster
ceilings and other features of
interest. The attached stabling is
of 2 s. for the most part and
probably C.18 (3)
Hinton House (south range only, formerly listed as part of Hinton House, and stables). Now divided into three, this part of the house retains the principal rooms. A former Medieval house rebuilt c. 1500, extended in the late 16th century, some mid 18th century extensions, probably by Matthew Brettingham. West front remodelled by Sir John Soane c.1796, but taken over by James Wyatt in 1801 and subsequently by Jeffery Wyatt (later Sir Jeffery Wyattville). This was the Poullett family seat from 1429-1973. The house was divided from the 1960s. Grade II*. (4-5)
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