Chettle House, English Baroque manor house in Chettle, England.
The red brick mansion features curved elevations, tall windows, and a three-story central pavilion with elaborate stone dressings throughout its exterior walls.
George Chafin, a textile merchant and Tory MP, commissioned the construction of this residence in 1715, replacing an older structure on the inherited estate.
The grand oak staircase leads to a gallery landing, while the drawing room ceiling displays gold leaf decorations and painted cherubs by artist Alfred Stevens.
The mansion spans 14,580 square feet across two main floors, with additional space in the basement and attics, surrounded by 117 acres of gardens.
The building lacks corners in its design, following architect Thomas Archer's adaptation of Francesco Borromini's Roman architectural principles to English country houses.
Location: Chettle
Architectural style: English Baroque
GPS coordinates: 50.91810,-2.07051
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:49
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