What a fascinating little house. Tudor built as a rather posh farmhouse it was eventually purchased by Alfred Ash for his son Baron. Baron wanted to see the house returned to Elizabethan charm but his own version, which isn’t strictly as the Elizabethans did it!
It isn’t much to look at from the outside but within it is delightful and full of character.
He was way ahead of his time in respect of recycling, reclaiming and upcycling. Many of the items used to renovate the house including timbers, fireplaces, windows, stained glasses etc came from the many old houses that during the 20s and 30s were being demolished throughout the UK because owners couldn’t afford their upkeep. He also became entranced by tapestries and the house is home to many beautiful tapestries from the 16th and 17th centuries from all over Europe.
It was a bitterly cold and dark day so we aim to return in late spring/summer so that we can also see the gardens at their best. I particularly cannot wait to see the kitchen garden
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