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    THE GREATEST ESTATE

    Oct 08, 2021 6 minutes
    WORDS ED AVES

    The first glimpse of Chatsworth is unforgettable. Approaching the house, a harmonious ensemble of warm stone set against a backdrop of densely wooded hills in exquisite landscaped parkland, feels like stepping into a historical painting. It’s an illusion that seems for a moment to suspend time.

    Nestling in the heart of the Peak District, Chatsworth is one of England’s architectural masterpieces – both imperiously grand and arrestingly beautiful. The ancestral seat of the illustrious Cavendish family, Chatsworth was built to be seen. Over the centuries, successive generations – the earls (and later dukes) of Devonshire – remodelled and embellished the house and filled it with treasures, creating a showcase of art and design intended to be enjoyed by all who came.

    And come they did. Chatsworth has been welcoming the public for more than 300 years – on open days as long ago as the 18th century a table was laid for anyone who wished to stay for dinner.

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