Foxwarren Park, Gothic Revival country house in Wisley, England
The red brick mansion features polychromatic designs, terracotta ornaments, and blue diapering across its Victorian-era architectural elements.
Frederick Barnes designed this Grade II* listed estate in 1860 for Charles Buxton, a brewing industry magnate and Member of Parliament.
The estate inspired E.H. Shepard's illustrations of Toad Hall in Kenneth Grahame's classic children's novel The Wind in the Willows.
The property includes a separately Grade II* listed Model Farm, expanding the architectural value of the entire Foxwarren Park complex.
Alfred Ezra transformed the estate into a private zoo between 1919 and 1955, housing rare birds including the last pink-headed ducks in 1939.
Location: Wisley
Inception: 1860
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 51.32860,-0.45212
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:50
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