Touch Estate comprises some 3750 acres of parkland, forestry, farmland and hill. Historically the Estate has been agriculturally orientated, centered around six farms; of these, five lie on carse ground reclaimed by draining during the 18th Century and the other a hill farm on the Touch Hills.

Much of the fabric and landscape of the estate remains the same as it was in the 18th century. Many of the buildings and nearly all of the hedge lines, field boundaries, woodland and parkland, illustrated in estate maps of 1797 and 1810 remain unchanged.

Recently however, as all sectors of agriculture have declined, the Estate has had to move and change with the times. Over the past two years, many of the houses and cottages have been renovated to a high standard and are now available to let. The conversion of the 'A' listed Stable Block from a semi dilapidated condition to modern offices has been a commercial success as well as a significant historic and architectural achievement. Touch House has been a rewarding venue for corporate seminars, training sessions, weddings and many charity events.

We hope that this reorientation will allow us to look after the estate to a high standard and continue with a programme of inward investment to preserve and maintain its historic fabric; most notably, Touch House.

While Touch House remains a much loved family home, the house and Gardens do open to the public for a variety of events through the year. Dates and events change annually, but we are nearly always open for doors open day, usually scheduled for the first week in September.