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Interiors & Architecture

Fanny Cradock’s Former Home in Photos

Known as Dower House, the 17th-century Georgian estate once served the stage for the legendary English cook’s culinary broadcasts.

Abby Montanez
A wooden bridge runs across the mill stream.

A wooden bridge runs across the mill stream.

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

The main entrance.

The main entrance.

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The reception hall.

The reception hall.

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The fireside library.

The fireside library.

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It has wraparound walnut panelling and glass-fronted bookcases.

It has wraparound walnut panelling and glass-fronted bookcases.

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

The kitchen has been updated since Cradock’s days.

The kitchen has been updated since Cradock’s days.

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It is still a chef’s dream with an Aga range.

It is still a chef’s dream with an Aga range.

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

The upper stair landing is flooded with natural light.

The upper stair landing is flooded with natural light.

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

The primary bedroom.

The primary bedroom.

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The grounds hold a gardener’s shed and a one-bedroom self-contained studio annex.

The grounds hold a gardener’s shed and a one-bedroom self-contained studio annex.

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

The gardens comprise expansive lawns that stretch down to the riverbanks.

The gardens comprise expansive lawns that stretch down to the riverbanks.

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills

The home is nestled on the edge of the Grove Estate, which features a a five-star hotel, a spa, and championship golf course. 

The home is nestled on the edge of the Grove Estate, which features a a five-star hotel, a spa, and championship golf course. 

Photo : Ed Kingsford Photography; Knight Frank/Savills