Turvey House - Turvey, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 09.774 W 000° 37.567
30U E 662364 N 5781813
Turvey House stands proudly near the banks of the River Great Ouse in the olde worlde village of Turvey, Bedfordshire.
Waymark Code: WM3VXN
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/24/2008
Views: 63
Turvey is full of different architecture and as you drive through the main street along the A428 you can not help but notice the handsome stonework throughout the village. Approaching Turvey from Northampton, Turvey House can be seen on the left of the bridge.
The house itself was built in 1794 and has seven bays. The central bay is flanked by two giant fluted pilasters, the outer bays are supported by Corinthian columns and these support a frieze of cherubs and rich foliage. Five low windows can be seen in the roof as the attic floor and inside the house is a cast iron spiral staircase which comes from the Crystal Palace.
John Higgins, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire in 1797, was the owner of Turvey House and it was built for him. His son, Mr T.C.Higgins, inherited the house in 1813 and added the top storey whilst making further additions. He contributed to the village, restoring nearby Nell’s Well in 1873 and shaping the entire village through his concern for his tenants. He was Lord of the Manor of Turvey.
Built in Italian style the house stands on an estate of 150 acres. It is now in the hands of Mr and Mrs Daniel Hanbury who open the house to the public on designated days and also host some of the Baroque music evenings for which you can buy tickets.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1794
Additional Dates of Construction:
Upper storey and additions made in 1813.
Architectural Period/Style: Italian
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately Home
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
The Higgins family owned the house and it was this family who made Turvey the style it is today.
Main Material of Construction: Stone
Private/Public Access: Private but open on certain days - see sign at entrance - May to August
Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 2:00 PM To: 5:00 PM
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
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