| The
Estate at Ugbrooke has a history covering 900
years although many changes have occurred over
the centuries. Before the Reformation the land
belonged to the Church and the house was
occupied by Precentors to the Bishop of
Exeter. For the past 400 years, Ugbrooke has
been home to the Lords Clifford of Chudleigh
and is the present Clifford family's private
residence.
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Robert
Adam was commissioned to remodel the house
around the time Capability Brown was
landscaping the park. Outstanding Adam
features remain, including the Chapel and
Library wing. The House contains fascinating
and rare insights into the family's history
with a fine collection of paintings, military
paraphernalia, exquisite furnishings,
tapestries and needlework, furniture and
porcelain.
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A Brief History of Ugbrooke
