Lound Hall

Lound Hall is a substantial 70-room country house which sits on the outskirts of Bothamsall village. The current house was built in the Georgian style in the 1930s for Sir Harald Peake, heir to a mining fortune. There has been a manor house on the site since the 1700s. The ruins of Haughton Chapel can be found within the grounds of the estate. The hall is not to be confused with the local 'Lound Hall Nursing Home'.

War Time

The Hall was requisitioned during World War II for use as a base for the Royal Air Force, and then later became a military hospital for injured servicemen.

The Estate

The house and gardens are not currently open to the public but the exterior and stable courtyard can be seen from footpaths that pass through the grounds and main drive. The 1,800 acre estate reaches past Bevercotes village and includes parts of Bothamsall and also the neighbouring village of Milton. The Lound Hall Estate is responsible for the upkeep of a number of local churches, including Bothamsall Church and Milton Mausoleum, both of which have been under the care of the Lord of the Manor since the 1800s.

Restoration

The hall is owned by couple, Robert Everist and Susan Emma Mills. 2010 saw the start of a significant and vital restouration, lasting 3 years. The project was financed by the Hall's owners. The couple use the mansion as their primary home.