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Fawley Court is a country house near Fawley, Buckinghamshire. Built in 1684, the design is attributed to Sir Christopher Wren, though James Wyatt also worked on the building. The house is notable for its 17th-century plasterwork on the interior. The gardens were redesigned by Capability Brown around 1770. It is also famously known as a possible inspiration for Toad Hall in 'The Wind in the Willows'. It had a very extensive estate including a deer park and a considerable number of other buildings and farms. During World War II, the estate served as a base for military intelligence. Following World War II, the estate was purchased by the Polish Marian Fathers, and from 1953 to 1986, it served as the Divine Mercy College, a secondary boarding school for Polish boys. The Marian Fathers sold the estate in 2008 due to rising maintenance costs. The new owners undertook a comprehensive, multi-year restoration project to return the derelict mansion and grounds to their former glory. It now functions as a private estate and a prestigious venue for concerts and other events, featuring a large, state-of-the-art concert hall and combining its historical architecture with modern art and design. It is within the council area of Buckinghamshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1125740.

Place Type: 17th-century House
Historic County: Buckinghamshire
Lat, Long: 51.552179,-0.89817728
Grid Reference: SU 7649 8427
Civil Parish: Fawley CP
Council Area: Buckinghamshire CA
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 301790
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fawley_Court,_Buckinghamshire_301790

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