Thursday, 23 January 2014

APPULDURCOMBE HOUSE




Once the grandest and most striking house on the Isle of Wight, Appuldurcombe's 18th century baroque elegance is still notable today in the partly restored shell of the building. Admire the delightful east front and stroll peacefully through 'Capability' Brown's idyllic ornamental 11 acres of grounds.

An  important  example  of  English  baroque  Architecture:  the  1701  east  front  has  now  been  restored. It stands  in  'Capability'  Brown-designed  grounds.

This  is  but  the  very  essence  of  the  classical  period,  which  takes  the  very  strongest  position.
the  thing  for  me  about  house  is,  the  symmetry  and  perfect  allignment  of  the  properties  structure,  giving  it  a  regal  and  almost  royal  affinity.
http://www.appuldurcombe.co.uk/
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/appuldurcombe-house/#Left 

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