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Melchbourne Park House, built on the site of an earlier house in 1741 by lord St, John of Bletsoe Castle. The house is constructed of red brick with stone dressings, under a slate roof. Built in the traditional H plan, with two projecting bays, and of three storeys. There is an attic floor, with windows below the parapet, and projecting gables to the rear. There were extensive alterations in 1875, the fine cantilever staircase and painted ceiling over date from this time. Many fine period features survive inside the house, fireplaces, plaster ceilings and architectural details.

The house was converted into ten individual apartments in 1983, retaining 21 acres of gardens and grounds.