National Trust - A La Ronde 10-07-2021 (10)A
National Trust Properties
A La Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon.
A La Ronde is a sixteen-sided property built in the 18th century for two cousins Mary and Jane Parmenter. It is Grade 1 listed, the gardens are Grade 2 listed. It is now run by the National Trust.
The house was built in 1796 and is based loosely on the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. There was on the lower floor, a strong room, wine cellar and kitchen. The upper part of the house, there were bedrooms, study and many collected items. The cousins were fond of travelling and bought back many shells and other collectables.
Another feature were the triangular closets with diamond shaped windows. There has been quite a bit of renovation. A new bathroom was installed, central heating and new dormer windows fitted. More construction took place, a water tower and laundry room was built. This work took place when Rev. Oswald Reichel took over the tenantship in 1886. There is a Shell Gallery on the top story of the house which has been restored back to how it looked when the two cousins owned the property.
Another building that was erected in the cousin’s time was the ‘Point-in-View Chapel’. Alas a building I did not visit but the house and garden very worthwhile a visit when you’re close to Exmouth.
National Trust - A La Ronde 10-07-2021 (10)A
National Trust Properties
A La Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon.
A La Ronde is a sixteen-sided property built in the 18th century for two cousins Mary and Jane Parmenter. It is Grade 1 listed, the gardens are Grade 2 listed. It is now run by the National Trust.
The house was built in 1796 and is based loosely on the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. There was on the lower floor, a strong room, wine cellar and kitchen. The upper part of the house, there were bedrooms, study and many collected items. The cousins were fond of travelling and bought back many shells and other collectables.
Another feature were the triangular closets with diamond shaped windows. There has been quite a bit of renovation. A new bathroom was installed, central heating and new dormer windows fitted. More construction took place, a water tower and laundry room was built. This work took place when Rev. Oswald Reichel took over the tenantship in 1886. There is a Shell Gallery on the top story of the house which has been restored back to how it looked when the two cousins owned the property.
Another building that was erected in the cousin’s time was the ‘Point-in-View Chapel’. Alas a building I did not visit but the house and garden very worthwhile a visit when you’re close to Exmouth.