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Leawood House

Introduction

Stockdale described the house as 'an ancient mansion surrounded by extensive woods and which form a very striking feature in the scenery of this part of the county.' The 18th-century parkland survives unspoilt.

History

Leawood House is the manor house of the Calmady and Shilstone families set in an 18th century park. The plain early Georgian front range conceals a 17th-century house with two storey wings flanking a courtyard.

White (1850) noted that it was a 'fine old mansion' while Stockdale described it as 'an ancient mansion surrounded by extensive woods and which form a very striking feature in the scenery of this part of the county.' The 18th-century parkland survives unspoilt. The stables dated 1711 have the Calmady arms.

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: House, stable15m.south, Leawood Lodge, Leawood Mill
  • Grade: II

  • Local Listing or Building of Local Importance

  • Reference: Area of Great Landscape Value

Features

  • Manor House (featured building)
  • Description: The plain early Georgian front range conceals a 17th-century house with two storey wings flanking a courtyard.
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  • Stable Block
  • Description: The stables dated 1711 have the Calmady arms.
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  • Gate Lodge
  • Description: Leawood Lodge
  • Garden Building
  • Description: Leawood Mill.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Bridestowe

References

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