Chase Cliffe, Gothic Revival building in Crich, England.
Chase Cliffe is a two-story building in Gothic Revival style with dormer windows set in the attic roofs and a southern facade of four bays with segmental arches. The property is enclosed by stone walls and includes a separate lodge building and a stable block made of matching gritstone.
The building was commissioned in 1859 by the sisters of Francis Hurt after they left Alderwasley Hall, which they had to abandon following their brother's death in 1854. The stable block was constructed later in 1870 using the same local stone as the main house.
The Hurt sisters left their mark on the parish through charitable gifts, including three stone seats placed near St Mary's Church for community use. Their generosity toward Crich remains visible in these enduring memorials.
The building sits between Whatstandwell and Crich and can be viewed from the surrounding area. The property is enclosed by tall stone walls, making interior access limited, so visitors typically observe it from the exterior.
The lodge building displays a deer statue mounted on its gable, an unusual decorative feature that catches visitors' attention even today. This rare architectural detail makes the property memorable among local observers.
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