Dorton House, Country house in Seal, England
Dorton House is a Georgian country mansion with nineteenth-century additions, located in Seal, England. The building features a distinctive horseshoe-shaped plan and sits within about 7 hectares of landscaped grounds, pleasure gardens, and a lake.
The house was built between 1596 and 1626 and was originally owned by Sir John Dormer. Ownership later passed to the Fletcher family, remaining with them until 1928.
The house once served as a school for blind students, who received specialized education here until 2013. Visitors can sense how the spaces were adapted to support learning for visually impaired young people.
The estate is fully enclosed by fencing and surrounded by woodlands, making it a secluded place to explore. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the grounds feature varied terrain and multiple paths to wander through.
During World War II, the mansion served as a sector hospital for military operations in the surrounding area. After the war ended, it was converted into a country club with an extensive golf course that still defines how the grounds are used.
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