Earnshill House

Earnshill House is a country house set in landscaped grounds, built in 1725 by John Strachan for Henry Combe, a notable Bristol merchant. The house is constructed of brick with Ham stone dressings and features hipped slate roofs, primarily designed in the Palladian style. The central section is elaborately detailed, flanked by plain pavilions. It has two storeys and attics, with a basement, and is arranged in a 2:1:3:1:2 bay configuration. The sash windows, which originally had glazing bars, have been altered, with the central three bays projecting under a triangular pediment. The outer bays are set back and feature cornices. The main entrance is accessed by two curved flights of steps leading to paired glazed doors within an ornate doorcase. Below these staircases is an additional door with a semi-circular arch head. Large wings on either side enclose a forecourt and contain stables and service buildings at the rear. Although the interior has not been seen, it is believed to have fine contemporary features, as noted in Country Life in October 1960.