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Paxton Hill House

Introduction

Features of Paxton Hill House include perimeter planting, a kitchen garden, glasshouses and a tree-lined avenue.

Situated on the summit of a small hill to the north of Gallow Brook and standing within 18.4 hectares of grounds, it has magnificent views to the west over the River Ouse shimmering 120 feet below. The grounds are enclosed by a thin strip of perimeter planting. There is a lodge to the north with an avenue of trees leading to the house. To the south east of the house is an extensive kitchen garden with glasshouses enclosed by further shelter belt planting.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

http://www.paxtonhillhouse.co.uk/

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History

This is an early-19th century country house built for Edgar Hanbury with a later Victorian addition to the north-east.

Features & Designations

Features

  • Shelter Belt
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  • Kitchen Garden
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  • Gate Lodge
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Hectares

18.4

Civil Parish

Great Paxton

References

Contributors

  • Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust