The main structure is an early Georgian mansion attributed to local architect-craftsman Benjamin Bastard. It features a mural of hunting scenes up the principal staircase, completed in the late 1720s by Dorset-born artist James Thornhill.
The building, renamed The Sherborne, now has gallery spaces in both the historic rooms and new spaces, with a sculpture garden and external amphitheatre space for live performances at the back. It also accommodates a commercial offering of a bistro and restaurant, event spaces and a shop stocking local products, with profits supporting the arts programme.
Find the full article at the Architects' Journal.