Ashcombe Park, Grade II* listed country house in Cheddleton, England
Description
Ashcombe Park is a sandstone country house featuring classical architectural details including a Tuscan entrance portico. The property stands within extensive grounds that contain formal lawns, walled sections, and a series of fishponds creating distinct spaces throughout the landscape.
History
The house was built between 1807 and 1811 by architect James Trubshaw for landowner William Sneyd. It replaced an earlier building called Botham Hall that had occupied the site since the 1500s.
Culture
The estate reflects how wealthy families in the early 1800s chose to display their status through formal gardens and carefully arranged water features. The grounds served as spaces for social gatherings and leisure, showing the lifestyle of the era's upper classes.
Practical
The grounds feature multiple water features and gardens spread across different areas, making it worthwhile to allow time for exploring at a relaxed pace. Paths connect the various sections, making it easy to walk around and discover different zones at your own rhythm.
Did you know?
The grounds contain a former ice house that has been transformed into a rock garden, showing how old structures can gain new purpose. This repurposed building preserves a piece of the past while serving the contemporary landscape.
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