Antony

Antony House was built between 1718 and 1724 for Sir William Carew to replace an earlier house. Traditionally attributed to James Gibbs, the house is almost certainly the work of another, unidentified architect; the master mason in charge was John Moyle of Exeter. Antony House consists of a 2-storey central block, the exterior of which is faced with grey Pentewan stone between flanking brick colonnades. Together with the kitchen and stable wings, the property forms a large square forecourt, inspired by Palladio’s villa plans. The interior of the house features oak wainscoting, except in the library where the panelling was originally painted. It is situated in a spectacular setting designed by the noted landscape designer Humphrey Repton.

Antony, Cornwall

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Antony has a fine collection of 18th-century furniture and tapestries; late 19th-century and early 20th-century miniatures; an extensive collection of family pictures and memorabilia, including portraits of Richard Carew, Sir William and Lady Anne Carew(by Dahl), and Edward Bower's picture of Charles I, said to have been taken from sketches made during his trial in Westminster Hall; contemporary portraits of the present family; and important 18th- and 19th-century ceramics from the JP Morgan collection. Please note, the majority of the collection at Antony House is not owned by the National Trust and therefore is not searchable on this website.

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