Strutt & Parker, National Country House
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£8,500,000
10 bedroom detached house for sale in Wadswick, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13
Price:
£8,500,000
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Used
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Hazelbury Manor dates back to the 14th century when it belonged to the Croke family. Passing from the Croke family to the Bond family in the 15th century and in turn, sold in 1580 to Sir John Yonge of Bristol and sold again in 1602 to Hugh Speke of Ditteridge. Hazelbury Manor was visited by Queen Elizabeth I on the 23rd August 1575 and four Somerset gentlemen were knighted there. The main phases of its development took place in the late 15th, 16th and mid 17th century. This last period of building was carried out by the Speke family who owned the estate from 1613 to 1682. In 1725, the property passed to William Northey before being used as a farm. The Estate was bought in 1919 by George J Kidston who from 1920-1925 extensively restored and extended the property, including the garden, using Harold Brakspear as architect and subsequently the property was featured in Country Life magazine on the 20th and 27th February 1926. Between 1943 and 1971, Hazelbury Manor served as a girls’ school, returning to private ownership in 1973. During the late 20th century various features were introduced in the garden, which was further extended to the north and south west by the then owner. Hazelbury Manor is a superb country house. At its heart stands the impressive Grade I listed manor house, bordered by beautiful gardens and supported by an excellent range of ancillary buildings and 181 acres of picturesque pasture and woodland. Approached over a straight drive of a third of a mile in length one is greeted by a pair of fine 17th century gate piers which form part of the Grade II listed Coach House. Passing through this entrance you enter the first of the enclosed formal gardens. Originally a 15th century Hall house the house was much enlarged after 1550 with many 16th century architectural details remaining. The house was restored and further enlarged between 1920 and 1925 by the renowned architect Sir Harold Brakspear who. Still available at ListedBuy!
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