Montpellier Hall

Address
Montpelier Terrace, Brighton , Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN1 3DF

Description
Montpellier Hall was built in 1846 from designs by Amon Henry Wilds. It has 4 floors, 22 rooms and a ghost! The house has an interesting history, having been owned by many notable figures from Brighton including its original owner Henry Smithers - the sixth mayor of Brighton, owner of the Brewery and the first chairman of the West Pier Co., and Sir Joseph Ewart, mayor of Brighton three times, between 1891-94. Now run as a guest house, the present owner, Mr Amerena, has done his utmost to keep the original fittings and has carried out restoration work in keeping with the original design. Future work includes the replacement of the veranda canopy, the plans of which will be available to see on the weekend. The garden is quite fantastic and is mostly in its original format. It has many interesting features such as furniture from HMS Ganges by Lutyens and a 100+ year old Mulberry Tree.
 
NOTE: Entry charge applies for optional cream tea in the grand dining room. This can be booked at a cost of £6.50 per person. If you would like to take up this offer, please contact Roger Amerena on 01273 203599, between 18 August and 24 hours before the start of the tour, when you have made your reservation for a house tour. If you would like to stay for cream tea we suggest you plan 1 hour for your visit, 30 mins for the tour and 30 mins for tea. Note: Visitors who have not pre-ordered, can do so upon arrival, supplies permitting.

Times

  • Thursday 11 September: Tours 1330, 1500 & 1630
  • Friday 12 September: Tours 1330, 1500 & 1630
  • Saturday 13 September: Tours 1330, 1500 & 1630
  • Sunday 14 September: Tours 1330, 1500 & 1630

Booking Details
Free event but to assist us meeting expectations, please pre-book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/montpellier-hall-tickets-12369203621
Booking opens: 18 August 2014 1200h
Booking closes: 24 hours before the start of the respective tour.

Directions
Property on Montpellier Terrace, close to the junction with Montpelier Road. Map link.

Organised by
Montpellier Hall and The Regency Town House
 
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