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Above, Hanbury Hill, National Trust house and garden and to the left, Hanbury Orangery. Some of the "windows" on the house are actually fake, painted onto the outer wall to maintain the pattern.
"(built 1701), is a charming William and Mary house of brick that was the seat of the Vernon family for over 300 years. Now run by the National Trust, Hanbury is set in 400 acres of gardens and parkland. The 18th century garden has been lovingly restored, and the interior boasts an exceptional staircase and collections of fine porcelain and Dutch flower paintings.
Sir James Thornhill, who was responsible for the painted Hall at Greenwich, had a hand in the creation of the staircase, and was also responsible for the superb painted ceilings at Hanbury."
The orangery was built in 1740.
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