In the early 19th century, the land on which Highgate Manor now stands was owned by a local farmer named John Smith. Smith built a small house on the property, and his family lived there for several years. In the late 1800s, the property was purchased by a wealthy businessman from Boston named Henry Jones. Jones had the house expanded and renovated, and it became known as the Mayfair House.
The Mayfair House was used as a summer home by the Jones family for many years. In the early 20th century, the property was sold to a group of investors who converted it into a hotel. The hotel was operated for several years but eventually closed due to financial difficulties. In the 1940s, the property was purchased by a group of religious organizations, who used it as a retreat center for several decades.
In the late 1990s, the property was purchased by its current owners, who renovated the mansion and converted it into a private residence. The house has been renamed Highgate Manor, and today it is a luxurious bed and breakfast with several beautifully decorated rooms.
More detailed historical information about Highgate Manor may be available from local historical societies, libraries, or archives in the Salisbury area.