It is a country house, dating from the late 17th century and became a listed building on 2 June 1961.

Above the porch is a plaque made of stone showing the Strachey coat of arms and motto.

The rear of the house includes more of the original 17th-century building, while the front dates to the 18th century.

The house is built into a slope, so the entrances on the northern side are at basement level.

[2] Judge Jeffries is believed to have tried cases at Ashwick Court during the Bloody Assizes following the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685, possibly leading to the building being called a 'court', however the name 'court' only came into use during the 19th century, so the name may be simple gentrification.