Appuldurcombe House
Overview
- Detached
Description
Property Profile: Appuldurcombe House
| Feature | Details |
| House Name | Appuldurcombe House (also known as Appuldurcombe Manor/Abbey) |
| Current Owner | The Owen Family (since 1987); Managed by English Heritage |
| Address | Appuldurcombe Road, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3EW, UK |
| Region | Isle of Wight, South East England |
| Coordinates | $50.6175^\circ \text{N}, 1.2331^\circ \text{W}$ (OS Grid Ref: SZ541803) |
| Year Built | Started in 1702 (Current Baroque structure); completed mid-18th century |
| Age | Approximately 324 years |
| Floors | 2 Main floors (plus basement/attic levels in original design) |
| Condition | Partially Ruined / Shell (Managed ruin; East wing is partially restored) |
| Vacant | Yes (The main house is uninhabitable; used for tourism and weddings) |
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| Phone | +44 (0) 1983 852484 |
Detailed Property Information
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History: Originally a priory (1100), it became the seat of the Worsley family for over 300 years. It was once the grandest house on the Isle of Wight. It gained notoriety in 1782 due to the scandalous court case of Sir Richard Worsley and his wife, Seymour Fleming. The house was badly damaged by a German landmine in 1943 during WWII.
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Architecture: A masterpiece of English Baroque designed by John James. It is famous for its ”calendar” design—reputedly having 52 rooms (weeks) and 365 windows (days).
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Estate Details: The grounds were designed by the famous landscape architect Lancelot ”Capability” Brown. While the main house is a ruin, the ”Coach House” and other cottages on the 11-acre inner park are used as holiday rentals.
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Financials: * Taxes: As a Grade I listed ruin managed by a charity (English Heritage) and used for tourism, it operates under specific heritage tax exemptions.
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Market Value: The estate (including the ruins, restored wings, and holiday cottages) was previously marketed for approximately £10-£12 million in past years, though as a Grade I ruin, its ”retail” value is tied heavily to its commercial/wedding potential rather than residential use.
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Address
Open on Google Maps- Address Appuldurcombe Road, Wroxall, Ventnor PO38 3EW, UK
- City Wroxall
- Postal Code PO38 3EW
- Country United Kingdom
Details
Updated on January 9, 2026 at 4:41 pm- Price: £12,000,000/Fixed Price
- Property Type: Detached
