Wraxall Court, Grade II listed building in Wraxall and Failand, England
Wraxall Court is a two-story stone building with a nine-bay front facade and a central porch supported by ionic columns. The property has slate hipped roofs and includes walled gardens with lawns and mature trees throughout the grounds.
The building was originally called Wraxall Lodge and was built in 1658 for Simon Gorges. Around 1720 it went through major remodeling while keeping some of its original features.
The drawing room shows palmette patterns that reflect what people in the early 1800s valued in their homes and art. These decorative details give visitors a sense of the artistic choices people made back then.
The property sits in a quiet location surrounded by walled gardens and trees that are pleasant to walk through. Visitors should allow extra time to explore since the grounds are more extensive than they first appear.
During World War II the property served as a convalescent home for the Royal Navy. Later it was converted to student housing for the University of Bristol.
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