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Kirstead Hall
A fine Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house circa 1560 of E-shaped plan with stepped Flemish gable ends, brickwork with attractive blue diaper decoration and pin-tiled roof, standing in four acres. The gardens are partly walled with an important Grade II* octagonal dovecote in the grounds. Next to the house stand two imposing Grade I listed Tudor barns. The east end room was used by Edward Seago (1910-74) as his first studio and the honeysuckle over the porch was there in his time.
The dairy wing is used by the owners as an antique furniture restoration business and tours include a visit to see work in progress. Essentially a family house occupied by three generations exuding warmth and hospitality. Tours conducted by the owners include the house, dovecote and antique furniture restoration studio. Freedom of the gardens and grounds and visit to the Church of St. Margaret, Kirstead (located opposite the house) as an independent option.
Tour two to two and a half hours, £15 including tea, cakes and scones with jam and cream.
| Tour Dates 2012 | |
|---|---|
| April | Mon 9, 2.30 pm |
| May | Sun 20, 2.30 pm |
| June | Thu 7, 2.30 pm |
| July | Sun 8, 2.30 pm |
| August | Sat 18, 2.30 pm |
| August | Thu 30, 2.30 pm |
| September | Sat 15, 2.30 pm |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
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