Foscombe, building in Ashleworth, Tewkesbury, England, UK
Foscombe is a country house in Ashleworth built around 1860 in the Gothic Revival style, featuring pointed arches and decorative details typical of that period. The building sits on a substantial estate with gardens and grounds surrounded by quiet Gloucestershire countryside.
The house was designed and built around 1860 by architect Thomas Fulljames as his personal residence, who embedded his architectural ideals into the project. Over time it housed notable residents including family members of industrialist Joseph Bramah, novelist Derek Marlowe, and Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
The building is a private residence not regularly open to the public, though it occasionally opens for special tours or events. Visitors can admire the exterior and gardens from outside, which is sufficient to appreciate the Gothic Revival architecture and peaceful village setting.
The house bridges connections to two very different areas of history: the family of Joseph Bramah, a pioneer of hydraulic technology, was associated with the estate, while later it was home to Charlie Watts, connecting it to 20th century music history. This unexpected mixing of industrial heritage and rock music history makes Foscombe a crossroads of different cultural worlds.
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