About Downes House
Moses Gould’s original building at Downes in 1692 was in red brick, but in 1794 James Buller faced the red brick with Beer stone and the windows were lowered.
The pediment with the Buller Coat of Arms was also added.
Quotes
"A big thank you to you all for a most interesting and enjoyable visit to Downes House this afternoon."
"We so enjoyed the facility of sitting in the beautiful grounds to enjoy both their lunch and the garden!"
Rooms
There are a number of articles relating to General Sir Redvers Buller including albums and other presentation items and also mementoes from a number of General’s Buller’s campaigns.
The tour of the house starts in the Front Hall and off this the Museum, which has been converted to hold items relating to the house and its owners. In particular there are a small number of articles relating to Sir General Redvers Buller’s campaigns including the Mahdi’s flag from the Sudan campaign of 1884.
Continuing back via the Front Hall and through the edge of the Long Hall, you reach the Panelled Room, which is very much a family room. The panelling above the fireplace dates from 1604 and was probably brought from Dunscombe Farm on the Estate. The 23 heraldic shields are of the Coats of Arms and the Buller Family and their wives, the latest being that of Henry Parker’s parents.