Huntsham Court, Gothic Revival manor house in Huntsham, England
Description
Huntsham Court is a Grade II* listed manor house in the village of Huntsham, England, covering 33,000 square feet (3,066 square meters) with 40 bedrooms, five reception rooms, and an octagonal kitchen. The kitchen takes inspiration from Glastonbury Abbey and forms an architectural focal point within the building.
History
Architect Benjamin Ferrey designed the manor house between 1868 and 1870 for Charles Troyte, incorporating wood paneling from an earlier Elizabethan house. Construction required parliamentary approval in 1866 with a deposit of ten thousand pounds to cover potential rebuilding costs.
Culture
Author Douglas Adams stayed here for ten weeks in 1984 while writing his novel So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish. The property continues to function as a private venue hosting celebrations and gatherings.
Practical
The estate lies around two hours from London by train and accommodates up to 130 guests for indoor events. For overnight stays, 42 rooms are available that can host a larger group.
Did you know?
Construction required a private act of parliament in 1866 that mandated a deposit of ten thousand pounds to secure rebuilding costs. This unusual legal step reflects the scale and importance of the project at the time.
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