Snelston Hall and surrounding farm land were laid out in 1840 in a classic early Victorian manner with imported exotic species (Monkey Puzzle trees), hahas (fences concealed by landscaping) and the main house standing proud above the Lake.
The original house built by Cottingham an early proponent of Victorian Gothic architecture, was pulled down in 1950 as it had no sub floor ventilation and was infested with dry rot throughout.
The current Snelston Hall where Charles & Linda Jayne Stanton live was originally the Stables for the Hall, but his great Uncle sensibly moved quite a lot of the hall's fixtures and fittings from the original hall to the present house.
The very pretty gatehouse at the entrance to Snelston Hall, this is an HDR image from Photomatix Pro, using a three shot bracketed series of images.
The hall, which was originally a stable block, seen through the lush growth of trees.
The boathouse which unfortunately has a fallen tree across its entrance.
Reflections in the lake.
This is a sneak still life shot inside the house whilst the owner's wife entertained us to tea and biscuits.
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