Location 10093
Gardens laid out in early 18th century in formal style that still remains. Mix of open space, woodland walks and expanses of water. Vast domes baroque pleasure pavillon, reminiscent of great Italian cathedral, with trompe l\'oeil decoration inside and kitchen below. Colonaded bowling green pavilion. Collection of stone and stone-like painted lead statuary. Chinese pavilion, bath house, pet cemetery, artificial mythical altar with inscriptions in Greek and nonsense language. House in French style from 1830 (not open to public). Bedfordshire. French style 1830 mansion; architecture is strongly influenced by the Versailles Palace. Large terrace looks out onto beautiful formal gardens which include a grotto, bowling green, chinese pavilion, statues, fountains and a baroque style pleasure pavilion.Production credits include: \'Flyboys\' feature film; 28 Steps; Westlife music video; Lily Allen \'The Fear\' music video; The Search; Ted Baker photo shoot; Vogue photo shoot, Harper\'s Bazaar photo shoot with Sophie Dahl, Marks and Spencer advertising photo shoot, debenhams advertising photo shoot
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