John Webb, a Staffordshire architect, designed the house in the revivalist Tudor style.

The building was designated as Grade II* listed in 1956 as an early example of the Tudor revival.

Warleigh Weir was originally built to supply a head of water from the Avon to a gristmill in Claverton.

The weir was raised by 12 inches between 1809 and 1813 as part of the construction program for the Claverton Pumping Station, built on the site of the mill.

Today the weir is a popular wild swimming spot[12] and has been for at least 100 years.