History
The grounds themselves date as far back as the 14th century, serving an old monastery in 1322. The current edifice can be traced as far back as 1540, and the Tudor structure underwent a radical visual change 200 years later at the hands of Scottish architect James Gibbs, who judiciously applied aspects of both Georgian English and Italian Baroque design then fashionable.
Over the years Down Hall played host to a number of privileged nobles, lords, artists and painters, owing to the house's luxurious rooms and opulent interiors. Having served as a sanatorium for wounded soldiers during the Great War, the house has since resumed its longstanding tradition of providing fine catering and entertaining for the people of Hertfordshire, Essex and beyond.