Possibly dating back to Roman times, the house has been the country seat of several families, including the Mohuns and Trenchards.

[1] In January 1506 Sir Thomas Trenchard entertained in Wolfeton/Wolveton Philip of Austria, Archduke of Austria, King of Castile, and his wife Queen Joanna of Castile, after their ship, en route to Spain, was brought to English shores at Melcombe Regis by storm, close to Wolfeton.

Having resided some years in Spain, he was sent for by his relation Sir Thomas Trenchard to attend and entertain the Archduke of Austria, King of Castile, who recommended him to the favour of King Henry VII who took him into favour and appointed him one of the gentlemen of his privy chamber and afterwards recommended him to his son Henry VIII.

The Great Chamber's floor is original and dates to the 16th century, whilst the fireplace is carved with figures including a Native American.

The gatehouse is 2 storeys high with an attic and was built approximately 30 metres (98 ft) east of the main building.