Lytes Cary Manor is another place that fascinates me lately.
Now owned by the National Trust, it having been passed to them in 1948 by the second owner, Sir Walter Jenner. The house is an small medieval manor house, with an attached Chapel built in 1343. Though much restored in the 20th century, the Manor offers a pleasing look back to 16th century living. More History Here
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Can you imagine telling USA realtor, "I want a medieval stone home with a 14th century attached Chapel...." !
Thought similar, ca. 1986, touring a charming stone home/garden in England, a former small mill, by a petite river, with a ruined ancient Abby on site.
Not much chance my tiny USA property & budget, would achieve what I was seeing, but 30 years later, it did have a similar gravitas.
Remember well, Tea & Scones inside the home after the garden tour. Historic double pedestal dining room table, fully leaved, laden with silver service, delicious scones/etc, painted Robin's Egg Blue on top, the legs remained their historic dark stain. To GREAT effect. Of course was still drunk on the beauty of the garden....
Love the gardens you post.
Thank you for sharing. XOT
Tara Dillard -- Tara, Your vision for your current home is an inspiration. You could see what nobody else could and have created your own English Gardens based on a UK visit 30 years ago. You are the Capability Brown of Georgia for sure! xo, Rosemary
Another amazing find, Rosemary! I was unfamiliar with it, so I had to dig for details. I could hardly believe this, but in 1907, things had deteriorated, and the manor was being used to store cider and farm equipment. Thank goodness, Jenner came along and committed himself to saving this beauty. Aren't those gateposts (maybe not the right term) amazing!
Pam -- We should all be thankful Sir Walter Jenner came along and saved this wonderful medieval dwelling and chapel. I read that the gardens are Arts and Crafts designs and that makes sense for the 1907 restoration. Yes, the tall gateposts are amazing. I can't even imagine this lovely place being used to store cider and farm equipment. Luckily Jenner could see the good bones and turned it into a labor of love. xo, Rosemary
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