St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, English country house in Wimborne St Giles, England
St Giles House stands as a quadrangular structure with Renaissance north and east fronts displaying classical facades across 5500 acres of Dorset countryside.
Built in 1651, the estate became the ancestral residence of the Ashley-Cooper family, with the first Earl of Shaftesbury gaining prominence during Oliver Cromwell's era.
The mansion exemplifies Renaissance architecture influenced by Inigo Jones, featuring symmetrical proportions and traditional English country house design elements throughout the structure.
The property functions as both a private residence and an event venue, offering spaces for weddings, festivals, and gatherings within its restored historic rooms.
A serpentine lake winds through the 400-acre park, which contains an 18th-century grotto decorated with flints, fossils, and minerals creating subaquatic effects.
Location: East Dorset
Location: Wimborne St Giles
Architects: Inigo Jones
Website: http://shaftesburyestates.com
GPS coordinates: 50.90380,-1.95550
Latest update: May 16, 2025 21:36
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