Buckwell Place

Buckwell Place, a Grade II* listed country house in Herstmonceux, East Sussex, is steeped in history as the former rectory of theologian Julius Charles Hare. Built in 1792 by Rev. Robert Hare, the house features architectural extensions from the 1830s, including a domed conservatory and a service wing. Notable for its impressive library of 20,000 volumes, Buckwell Place hosted prominent figures like Thomas Carlyle. While it remains a private residence today and is not open to the public, its rich literary and architectural heritage makes it an intriguing site for researchers and history enthusiasts.