Creech Grange, Grade I listed country house in Steeple, England.
Creech Grange is a stone manor house positioned at the foot of the Purbeck Hills with architectural features spanning multiple wings and courtyards. The 135-acre estate encompasses rolling parkland with varied garden areas, outbuildings, and landscaped grounds that reflect its long development as a residential property.
Construction began in 1540 and was completed in 1559 under Sir Oliver Lawrence, who acquired the land following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The building emerged during the English Reformation when church properties were transferred into private hands.
The house serves as a venue for the Purbeck Film Festival, hosting film screenings in a dedicated viewing space. This contemporary use has brought new cultural activity to the estate and attracts cinema enthusiasts to the area.
The property requires advance arrangements for access as visits are not open to the general public without prior contact. Limited parking is available on-site, so visitors planning to attend events should confirm logistics when booking.
A follied structure called Grange Arch built in 1746 by Denis Bond stands at the highest point of Purbeck Ridge on the estate grounds. This ornamental building is now managed by the National Trust and remains visible from many parts of the surrounding landscape.
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