Highgrove House, English country house in Tetbury Upton, England.
Highgrove House is a three-story English country residence built from stone blocks near Tetbury, featuring neoclassical details like pilasters and cornices on its facade. The property includes extensive gardens that are open to visitors on a limited basis and contain several distinct planted areas.
The house was designed by architect Anthony Keck and built in the late 1790s. After a fire in 1893 caused substantial damage, it underwent major reconstruction and later became a residence in 1980.
The gardens draw visitors who appreciate their themed sections and traditional English design principles. Each area demonstrates careful planning, from formal layouts to planted borders that follow historical garden-making traditions.
Tours of the gardens operate during the spring and summer months and require booking in advance due to security protocols. Access is restricted and planning ahead is necessary to ensure you can visit.
The estate achieved full organic certification in 1994 and incorporates renewable energy systems and natural water treatment alongside its historic structure. This combination of period architecture with environmental technologies is rarely seen in properties of this age.
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