Discover the fantastic West Wycombe Park
The house at West Wycombe Park is among the most theatrical and Italianate in England, its facades formed as classical temples. It is the home of the Hell-Fire Club and was created by Sir Francis Dashwood. The interior has Palmyrene ceilings and decoration, with pictures. Also fine furniture, sculpture and Brussels tapestries dating from the time of Sir Francis Dashwood. The Rococo landscaped garden with its lakes and temples, was created in the mid-18th century. The house itself has been featured across film and television, in everything from Little Dorit to Downtown Abbey.
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The Best Georgian Stately Homes
By Rebecca Winward
With its striking Italianate looks, West Wycombe Park is one of the most theatrical Georgian houses in England, and its unique facade has graced the small screen on TV period dramas including Little Dorrit, Cranford, and Downton Abbey.
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