Ashcombe House, Gothic country house in Swainswick, England.
Description
Ashcombe House is an English country house in Swainswick featuring Gothic-style windows including ogee-headed glazing and canted bays on the ground floor. The residence spans about 25 acres in the Lam Valley and contains nine bedrooms, six reception rooms including a Georgian ballroom.
History
The house was constructed in the early 19th century from ashlar stone and is listed as Grade II. Extensive modifications were made during the late Victorian period that shaped its current appearance.
Culture
Peter Gabriel owned the property from 1978 to 1987 and converted a barn into a recording studio where several award-winning albums were created. This period shaped the place's role in music history.
Practical
The property is relatively remote and requires driving from Bath, as public transport is limited in this area. Access is not always obvious, so it helps to ask for directions before visiting.
Did you know?
The grounds retain traces of its past as a hunting lodge, with former kennels still present on the property. These remnants tell of a time when the place was used for hunting pursuits.
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