Its site is believed to have been previously occupied by an earlier house, belonging to the Blanshard family, and described in 1733 as ancient.
The current house was constructed in the first half of the 18th century, to a symmetrical plan, other than a small scullery block on the north side.
Further alterations took place in the early 19th century, including external parts of the ground floor, and a new porch and staircase on the north side.
The front east room also has a late-18th century fireplace and early 19th-century built-in cupboard.
The four main first floor rooms also retain early plasterwork, with the saloon having the most detailed decoration.