Hylands, Neo-Classical villa in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
Hylands is a Neo-Classical country house near Chelmsford with extensive gardens and parkland. The estate spreads across 574 acres featuring Victorian gardens, ancient woodlands, ponds, lakes, and formal landscape arrangements.
Sir John Comyns commissioned construction of the house in 1726, completed in 1730 as a Queen Anne brick building. The estate later underwent significant changes through additions and garden redesigns over the following centuries.
The Stables section houses artist studios where visitors can see handmade crafts and join creative workshops. These studios show how the property functions as a meeting place for local artists today.
The grounds are accessible on foot through multiple paths, though some areas are easier to walk than others depending on terrain. Visitors should bring weatherproof clothing since the property is outdoors and conditions vary with the seasons.
The property features Go Ape high ropes courses with three different obstacle paths for visitors of varying abilities. These activities show how historic estates adapt to modern recreational needs while maintaining traditional grounds.
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