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History of the Hall
Late
15 century with late 16 and 18 century alterations
- Render over red brick with remains of timber frame
- 17 century panelling to entrance hall with carved panels
and ionic pilasters
- Fireplace with 16 century bressumer brick and stone fireplace
& inglenook fireplaces in hall and music room.
- Many 17 and 18 century panelled doors with butterfly and
cock's head hinges
- Dog leg staircase with 18 century turned balusters
The Old Hall is a combination of medieval mud & stud
with superb inglenook fireplaces, which over the years has
had additions so that the hall now has a blend of elegant
Georgian features married to the cosy atmosphere of a country
house. Everything is further enhanced by the Hall sitting
in 5 acres of mature woodland & beautifully tended gardens,
allowing for recreation of either walks, relaxation, croquet
or an evening barbecue.
The Halls tranquility and charm have remained unaltered over
time. It was always a love and inspiration for Sir John Betjeman
and Charles Tennyson on their many visits in the 50's.
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