Ugbrooke, English country house in Chudleigh, England.
Ugbrooke is an English country house in Chudleigh set within extensive grounds containing formal gardens, parkland, and architectural features designed by Robert Adam. The Grade I listed residence functions as a historic house museum where visitors can explore the interior rooms and surrounding gardens.
The estate first appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 and became the seat of the Clifford family from 1604 onwards. The family received a baronage title in 1672, establishing their elevated status through the following centuries.
St Cyprian's Chapel on the grounds shifted its religious purpose in 1673 when Thomas Clifford converted to Catholicism. The chapel still displays the architectural changes from that conversion and stands as a visible record of the family's faith journey.
The house opens for guided tours during the summer months, allowing visitors to explore the interior and gardens with expert guidance. The Orangery Tearoom on the grounds provides refreshments and comfortable seating for those wanting to rest during their visit.
During World War II the house served as a school, transforming from its traditional role as an aristocratic residence into an educational facility. This wartime adaptation demonstrates how the building was repurposed to meet pressing national needs.
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