Escot, Talaton
Escot in the parish of Talaton, near Ottery St Mary in Devon, is an historic estate. The present mansion house known as Escot House is a grade II listed building built in 1837 by Sir John Kennaway, 3rd Baronet to the design of Henry Roberts, to replace an earlier house built in about 1680 by Sir Walter Yonge, 3rd Baronet (1653–1731) of Great House in the parish of Colyton, Devon, to the design of Robert Hooke, which burned down in 1808. Today it remains the home of the Kennaway baronets.
| Escot House | |
|---|---|
Escot House, as rebuilt in 1837 by Sir John Kennaway, 2nd Baronet (1797–1873) | |
| General information | |
| Type | Manor House |
| Classification | Grade II listed building |
| Location | Escot |
| Completed | 1838 |
| Owner | Kennaway baronets |
| Height | |
| Roof | Slate |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Flemish bond brick |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Grounds | 220 acre (89 ha) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Henry Roberts |
Escot House is currently used as a wedding and conference venue, with Wildwood Escot (a family attraction) being situated next door within the grounds of Escot estate).
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