Parnham Park, Beaminster is one of the oldest, and most beautiful stately homes in Dorset. This stunning Grade 1 listed property was renovated in 1810 by John Nash. You may recognise pieces of Nash’s work on Buckingham Palace, The Royal Pavilion Brighton, Marble Arch and Regent Street. The grade II listed gardens and parkland that accompany this property were landscaped by Inigo Thomas, shaping the land into the beautiful greenspace that you see today.
Sadly, during 2017, Parnham Park was destroyed in a catastrophic fire, resulting in huge losses to the building.
With an exceptional track record of listed building renovation, James and Sophie have taken matters into their own hands.The original vision for the Parnham Estate was for bothJames and Sophie to save and restore this beautiful property, providing a home full of character and charm for their family.
Working on restoration of Parnham are the world-renowned architect Thomas Heatherwick, Historic England, Dorset Council and a team of the most skilled and knowledgeable consultants and craftsmen in the West Country.
The in-house team at Parnham, alongside James and Sophie, have already made enormous progress in bringing to grounds and gardens back to life as well beginning the important restoration work on the house.
Parnham Park
James’ background in restoring stately homes and landmark properties, means he has a rare understanding of what it takes to care for and elevate historically significant properties.
At Parnham Park, he has brought that expertise to the forefront every decision, working tirelessly to save this very important house.
James is a highly respected name in the field of heritage restoration, renowned for his meticulous work in bringing historic houses back to their former glory. Using only the most skillfull tradesman and experts. With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the architectural heritage of Britain, he has earned a reputation in the restoration of period homes and his interior design has been celebrated in many publications and books.
