Constructed by the French architect Nicholas Dubois in 1722 in a Palladian style for the Pelham family, it incorporates the remains of an earlier house, and was again altered in 1860.
[4] The first event featured performances from The Leisure Society, Robert Stillman, Peggy Sue and more in Stanmer House and grounds.
The lineup included Laura Marling, Anna Calvi, Francois & the Atlas Mountains and Sons of Noel and Adrian.
[citation needed] In January 2020, Proud announced that Stanmer House would close to the public as the company entered liquidation, stating that a rent increase was to blame.
[7][8] Shortly thereafter, Stanmer House was bought by local employer and property owner, KSD Support Services.