 Riverhill
House was built in 1714 and in 1840 the estate became the home
of the Rogers family. The interior of the small country
house has panelled rooms, portraits and fascinating family mementos.
Riverhill House is surrounded by a beautiful hillside garden.
The historic garden, dominated by vast Cedars of the
Lebanon, has breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside.
Many of the rare trees and shrubs were planted over 150
years ago by John Rogers, a keen plant collector. There are rhododendrons and
azaleas in a woodland setting and in the spring these shrubs, under-planted with bulbs,
are a blaze of colour. In the autumn these shrubs also create superb foliage
colour. Other features include sheltered terraces and a rose walk, which
provides summer colour. An ancient trackway known as Harold's Road passes through
the estate.
Riverhill House is still owned by the Rogers family.
The garden is open to the public between April and June but the house is only open
to pre-booked groups of 20+ adults. |
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Riverhill
House Gardens
