Gardens · South West England
Antony House
In or near St Germans.
Antony House — Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans · 4.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Antony House, the nearest railway station is St Germans, located 4.8 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is PL11 3AF, and entry is paid.
About
Antony House is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1711. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Part of National Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.3704°, -4.2527°.
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Summary from the official site
Antony House is an 18th-century residence still inhabited by the Carew Pole family, showcasing one of the finest Queen Anne architectural styles in the West Country. Visitors can explore its magnificent Repton landscape garden, which features a historic collection of daylilies, playful topiary, and intriguing sculptures.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lynher Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Antony House is an early 18th-century property in the care of the National Trust. It is located between the town of Torpoint and the village of Antony in the county of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is a Grade I listed building. The house is faced in silvery-grey Pentewan stone, flanked by colonnaded wings of mellow brick and overlooks the River Lynher.
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Background
History
The house was built for Sir William Carew, 5th Baronet between 1718 and 1724, and ever since has continued as the primary residence of the Carew family, who have owned the estate since the mid-16th century. The Return of Owners of Land, 1873 Survey recorded that the Carew-Pole Estates near Torpoint in Cornwall comprised 3,698 acres of land yielding an estimated £6,401. Sir John Carew Pole, 12th Baronet gave the house and formal gardens into the care of the National Trust in 1961, on the understanding that the family could continue to reside there. Sir Tremayne Carew Pole, 14th Baronet, and his wife Charlotte currently live there with their two children. The house and gardens are open to the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3704, -4.2527
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Antony
- Postcode
- PL11 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1711
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans — 4.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 12:00–17:00; last entry to the house at 4pm
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3332758 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Antony House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Antony House 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Antony House?
- Antony House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL11 3AF), in the parish of Antony.
- What is Antony House?
- Antony House — Grade I listed historic house museum in Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to Antony House?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL11 3AF.
- When was Antony House built?
- Built or established in 1711.
- Who owns Antony House?
- Antony House is owned by National Trust.
- Is Antony House a listed building?
- Antony House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Antony House a protected site?
- Yes — Antony House is part of the Lynher Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Antony House?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL11 3AF.