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Front Fascia of the House, from the west.
The current chain of ownership began in 1760, when William Watts bought the estate on his retirement from service in Bengal, and built a classical villa. The mansion and grounds were further extended by George Canning, who later became Prime Minister.He worked the farm with cattle and sheep, wheat, barley, and hay,built a kitchen garden and developed a beautiful arboretum and shrubbery. He is reported to have plagued the British Envoy in Lisbon for many good large orange trees for his conservatory ! Today the building is used as an Arts Centre.
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Front Fascia of the House, from the west.
The current chain of ownership began in 1760, when William Watts bought the estate on his retirement from service in Bengal, and built a classical villa. The mansion and grounds were further extended by George Canning, who later became Prime Minister.He worked the farm with cattle and sheep, wheat, barley, and hay,built a kitchen garden and developed a beautiful arboretum and shrubbery. He is reported to have plagued the British Envoy in Lisbon for many good large orange trees for his conservatory ! Today the building is used as an Arts Centre.
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