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General & History
A large stone-built manor house, medieval in origin, with two wings adjoining a medieval turret, possibly once a religious establishment having a cloister and Christian symbols incised into the stone. Named after a prestigious dye, a blue possibly extracted from woad, it was found in a sorry state of disrepair and rescued from desuetude by the present owners.
The handsome original features – coved brick ceilings, a massive fireplace with a carved stone lintel, elegant vaults – have been sensitively restored with an eye to historic authenticity – with terra cotta floor tiles, wooden beams and wrought iron features - and contemporary requirements for warmth, peace and comfort.