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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.
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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The welcoming entrance hall
is decorated with antique weaponry and a
17th century Brussels tapestry.
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Sympathetic
restoration of the main dining-room, with
its fine collection of paintings,
illustrates Lady Clifford's interior
design skills.
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Exquisite window and bed
hangings, with detail (right) of hand
embroidery by the Duchess of Norfolk 300
years ago, which adorn the lovely Norfolk
Room.
The Duchess and the 3rd Lady
Clifford were sisters.
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Mass has
been said in the stunning St
Cyprian's Chapel continually since 1673.
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St
Cyprian's Chapel .
(See below
for a larger view.)
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The
Morning Room provides the
perfect place in which to
relax.
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The
fine Adam library
contains a fascinating
collection of historical
documents.
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Detail
of embroidery
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Guests
are accommodated in the
en-suite bedrooms.
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