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stu8fish

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My version from the Charabanc.

Bulstrode House and estate.
Situated near Gerrards Cross there are records going back to the 1300's.
As with most of these old property's it has evolved significantly over the years with some famous/important owners such as The Lord Chancellor of England the theatrically named Hanging Judge Jefferies.

47320927711_fe1e9cc77d.jpgOld pic by stu8fish, on Flickr​

The current house completed in 1865 for Edward Adolphus Seymour using some of the original building extending and adding to the building. Following his death the house passed through his daughter onto her son Sir John Frecheville Ramsden.
Ramsden was responsible for rejuvenating and extensive planting of the grounds forming an extensive arboretum. Notable trees that can be seen today in the gardens at Bulstrode include the biggest Japanese cherry tree in Buckinghamshire. Other notable species are a Roble beech, Snowbell and Chinese rain tree. The garden used to boast the largest Turkey oak in Buckinghamshire.
Further history of this fascinating house can be found here.
Bulstrode Park and House – Bulstrode Camp Limited (BCL)

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On with the explore
Visited with Brickworx on a cold day the approach was over a muddy field dodging the mad horses en route.
Inside the building has been unsympathetically upgraded to house the trainee missionaries. Severely trashed and vandalised with smashed windows and damaged roofing the building is now a shadow of what it was. With the power still on exploring the cellars was easy but several times we were lost in the maze of corridors and stairs.
On the roof there were great views over the park and gardens. There were several fire alarms beeping and the occasional banging door but exploring the interior went hassle free.
Unfortunately, there were no external shots as we met the secca whilst exiting towards the Keep and the sunken garden. Planning permission has been granted for conversion into a hotel so apart from building massive car parks I hope the gardens will continue to be cared for.

32180298197_e9088f79d3_b.jpgCourt by stu8fish, on Flickr
The rear courtyard​

46608628454_823be87ba4_b.jpgBoiler room. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Boiler room with power still on. The coal bunkers in the cellar were full of wood pellets for powering the heating system.


33446171158_ad0691738c_h.jpgCellar by stu8fish, on Flickr
Lights still on here. I turned them off on the way out, don't want to waste energy.

46598881974_0add957580_h.jpgUG Floor by stu8fish, on Flickr
Lower ground floor

32380122747_a55e742fb8_h.jpgBlue sweet. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Stopped for a bath on the way up. Water was cold.

40356970213_11e16b5803_h.jpgGreen by stu8fish, on Flickr
Past the gents on the way up

46352094334_f675f15856_b.jpgCeilings by stu8fish, on Flickr
Nice ceiling.

40356968963_c5193f710d_b.jpgCartoon switch by stu8fish, on Flickr
Careful where you put your fingers.

46407020185_2ccd7b2a3c_b.jpgHouse by stu8fish, on Flickr
Shitty vandals.

46598885514_a1067e934d_b.jpgBlueish. by stu8fish, on Flickr
The blue room with the live house in the background.

33222102348_b0572e837d_b.jpgCrowning glory. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Light shade

40157519073_fc47dec76d_b.jpgStaircase by stu8fish, on Flickr
The stairwell.

33222101358_e847b25057_b.jpgLooking up. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Looking up

33446179858_6d68beb786_b.jpgSpiral by stu8fish, on Flickr
Barber pole support.


33222084828_991fe1237b_b.jpgGrand. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Landing. I just had to clone out the shit tagging.

32196184897_7456377602_b.jpgThe Hall. by stu8fish, on Flickr
The nice 1st floor hallway.

40328436303_14972e1d9d_b.jpgBroken. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Roof view.

40356971693_a58aa41a1c_b.jpgDerp courtyard. by stu8fish, on Flickr
Front courtyard, we didn;t explore here as it was in full view of the local house.

33446185788_37a16f5d26_b.jpgDerp by stu8fish, on Flickr
Roof view.

32196186327_041cee271d_b.jpgDesirables by stu8fish, on Flickr
My dream car. (The Morris Ital) one up from my 1.8 auto Marina estate.

46352094754_cbe968b2a1_b.jpgWall art by stu8fish, on Flickr
Some wall sized art in an upstairs room.

46352427164_ca4a7eecd2_b.jpgClocked by stu8fish, on Flickr
The tower clock workings.

46407021615_63566ac605_b.jpgThe mechanism by stu8fish, on Flickr
Climbing the tower was worth it.

47034027272_62e509b2ca_b.jpgViewpoint red. by stu8fish, on Flickr
The garden house was also open but secca made us miss it. :frown::frown:

In all a great day out even if we missed the externals.

 
Great report Stu8fish! Some really great features there, good to hear that it might be converted rather than demolished, hopefully some of the grand bits will be retained
 
A good day out that was.....nice set Stu....missed the basement myself.
 
Nice set of pics, I too would of edited out the crap graff its ridiculous why anyone would want to do that!
 

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