Brief Description
The house was designed for Sir Walter Yonge by Robert Hooke in 1677-8. The formal gardens were swept away in favour of a landscape park on both sides of the valley in the late 18th century. There was a kitchen garden to the west of the house. Alterations to the house were made by James Wyatt around 1795. The house was destroyed by fire in 1808, and it and the church were rebuilt in 1839.
History
The house was designed for Sir Walter Yonge by Robert Hooke in 1677-8.
Visitor Facilities
The site is open daily from 10 am. Please see: http://www.wildwoodescot.org
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
The site is open daily from 10 am. Please see: http://www.wildwoodescot.org
Directions
The gardens are off the A30, between Exeter and Honiton in East Devon.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Ottery St. Mary
- Associated People
People associated to Escot House