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Oldway Mansion, Devon

Oldway Mansion is a large house and gardens in Paignton, Devon. It was built as a private residence for American inventor and industrialist Isaac Singer (1811–1875), and rebuilt by his son Paris Singer, in the style of the Palace of Versailles. It is within the council area of Torbay.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1195207.

Primary Name(s): Oldway Mansion
Place Type: Victorian House
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.443158,-3.567462
Grid Reference: SX 8879 6154
Council Area: Torbay CA
Strategic Authority Area: Devon and Torbay SA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN33978

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Oldway_Mansion,_Devon_33978