Stars Appeal Charity Auction - 17th June 2022
Lot 43
A PRIVATE TOUR OF STOURHEAD FOR FOUR PEOPLE
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £220
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Description
A PRIVATE TOUR OF STOURHEAD FOR FOUR PEOPLE
Donated by Audrey Hoare
On a plateau of high ground Stourhead House was built and became home to generations of the Hoare family. Their house in the country was seen as an escape from London and truly became their family home.
With hills, water and classical architecture overlaid by a fabulous collection of trees and shrubs, Stourhead was described as 'a living work of art' when first opened in the 1740s. Meandering paths offer vistas through trees to classical temples and surprises at every turn. With the cooling presence of the lake, shady pathways under magnificent tree canopies and even a hidden grotto to discover, Stourhead's garden is the perfect place to while away a summer's day.
Audrey and Edward Hoare will show you around the house where they were brought up - an 'access all areas' tour including Stourhead's seldom visited attics and cellars. A walk around the world-famous gardens and a picnic lunch with Audrey and Edward is included. At a date to be agreed.