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A La Ronde, Devon

A La Ronde, Devon

This fascinating 16 sided house is a relic from 1796. It was built for two spinster cousins Jane and Mary Parminter and was to.....

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Alfriston Clergy House, East Sussex

Alfriston Clergy House, East Sussex

Amongst the treasures of this town is the first house to be acquired by the National Trust, this is the magnificent Priest's, or.....

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Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

The vast castle of the Dukes of Northumberland remains very much a family home, a living place that is second only to Windsor.....

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Althorp, Northamptonshire

Althorp, Northamptonshire

Althorp (said Althrup) has been in the Spencer family since 1508. It has undergone many major changes over the generations and.....

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Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

This attractive house was formerly a priory of Augustinian canons, founded around 1135. It's name does not relate to the island.....

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Antony House, Cornwall

Antony House, Cornwall

This elegant rectangular house was built for Sir William Carew between 1711 and 1721. The building, which is to a simple design.....

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Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight

Appuldurcombe House, Isle of Wight

This marvellous, romantic ruin was once one of the finest 18th century mansions on the Isle of Wight. The building, in a.....

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Apsley House, Greater London

Apsley House, Greater London

Apsley House is best known for the fact that it was the home of the Duke of Wellington, but it was originally built by Robert.....

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Arley Hall, Cheshire

Arley Hall, Cheshire

Arley Hall featured recently in the BBC's religious programme Songs of Praise. It's illustrious owner, Lord Ashbrook was seen.....

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Arlington Court, Devon

Arlington Court, Devon

Owned by the National Trust, containing their largest collection of horse-drawn carriages...

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Audley End, Essex

Audley End, Essex

Once, centuries ago in the days of Henry VIII a Benedictine Abbey stood here. A casualty of King's Dissolution caused by his.....

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Basildon Park, Berkshire

Basildon Park, Berkshire

18th-century country house set in extensive parkland...

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Belton House, Lincolnshire

Belton House, Lincolnshire

Belton is the perfect example of a home belonging to an English country gentleman, and yet it is a delightful Anglo-Dutch.....

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Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire

Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire

This wonderful historic castle standing a short distance inland from the River Severn estuary has long been associated with the.....

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Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace has been awarded Historic Attraction of the Year 2002 and is birthplace of.....

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Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire

Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire

Beautiful remains of an Augustinian Priory in a picturesque position on the banks of the river Wharfe, North Yorkshire. Well.....

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Castle Ashby House, Northamptonshire

Castle Ashby House, Northamptonshire

The magnificent building of Castle Ashby House is guarded by a pair of splendid 18th-century wrought iron gates. The castle was.....

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Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

Close to the historic city of York is the hauntingly beautiful Castle Howard. This magnificent house was used as the setting for.....

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Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

The magnificent Classical mansion that is Chatsworth House, is one of the most celebrated Historic Houses in England. Built in.....

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