This fine country house has been preserved with the patina of wear, showing how a wealthy family and their servants really lived during 150 years of occupation. Visitors can gain a further insight into the family's life and loves through a series of exhibitions including an exploration of the family's love of racing, following the recent acquisition of the Goodwood Cup.
A rare survival from the Victorian Age, the 15 acres of gardens have been restored to their 1860s heyday. A collection of grand gardens in miniature, with enchanting features like the pleasure grounds, with their glorious fountain centre-piece, summerhouse, fern dell, pet cemetery and topiary, they reveal the desires and aspirations of Victorian country gentry.
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