Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent

Pierremont Hall in Broadstairs in Kent was built in 1785 as a marine villa for Thomas Forsyth by the famous architect Samuel Pepys Cockerell. It is listed on the English Heritage Register. It was the home of many notable owners until 1927 when it was sold to the Urban District Council. Today it is used as a venue for events including weddings.

Owners and residents

Thomas Forsyth was a wealthy property owner. His main residence was in Upper Wimple Street, London and he also had a seat at Empingham Hall. He built Pierremont Hall as a seaside holiday house. He married twice but had no children. His first wife was Elizabeth Neale who was the daughter and coheiress of Fenn Neale. She died in 1799 and in 1801 he married Jane Martin. Shortly before he died in 1810 he sold the house. The advertisement for this sale is shown. The new owner was Thomas Watkinson Payler.
Thomas Watkinson Payler (1748-1816