The first Bretby Hall was built in 1630 after Thomas Stanhope bought the manor of Bretby from the family of Stephen de Segrave, to whom it had been granted by Ranulph de Blondeville, 4th Earl of Chester.
In 1628, his grandson Philip was made Earl of Chesterfield by King Charles I of England. From then on, Bretby Hall was the ancestral home of the Earls of Chesterfield.
The second Earl was responsible for a complete restyling of the gardens so that some compared them favourably with the gardens at Versailles.
The fifth Earl demolished the mansion and built the present Hall (c.1812) to a design by Sir Jeffry Wyatville.
The sixth Earl, known as the "racing Earl", loved cricket and shooting, so he built a cricket pitch and raised game birds.
Following the death of the 7th earl in 1871, the Estate passed to his widowed mother, Anne Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of Chesterfield (1802–1885), whose good friend, Benjamin Disraeli, paid frequent visits to Bretby. On the death of the Countess, her estates devolved upon Lord Porchester, the eldest son of her daughter, Evelyn (died 1875), who had married Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon in 1861. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon, the famous egyptologist for whom Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, commenced breaking up the Bretby estate during World War I. The Carnarvons never lived at Bretby, preferring their home at Highclere Castle, near Newbury, Berkshire. They did make regular visits, however, particularly for shooting. The main estate was sold to J. D. Wragg, a Swadlincote industrialist. The proceeds helped to fund Carter’s search for the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt in the early 1920s.
Bretby is a village in the south of Derbyshire, England, north of Swadlincote and east of Burton upon Trent, on the border between Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The name means "dwelling place of Britons". There is a secondary settlement known as Stanhope Bretby - this was the site of Bretby Colliery.
History
Bretby is believed to be the site of a major battle between the Danes and Kingdom of Mercia in AD880.
This manor (Bretebi) was in the Domesday Book in 1086. Under the title of “The land of the King (in Derbyshire” it said:
In 1585, Thomas Stanhope bought the manor house which was known as Bretby Hall and from then on was the home of the Earls of Chesterfield. This house had a formal garden that rivalled the garden of the Palace of Versailles in the 1640s. Lord Carnarvon sold the property in the 1920s to pay for the Tutankamun expedition.
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An outstanding suite in the fabulous Grade II listed development of Bretby Hall. The Lady Chesterfield Suite has wonderful space and charm and character throughout and is located on the first floor with direct lift access into the apartment. There is circa 3900 ft sq of accommodation on offer comprising of a full width entrance vestibule with a library/study area to one side and a dining area to the opposite. There is a sumptuous lounge and a breakfast kitchen, a utility room, and three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a separate WC. The home offers lovely views over the grounds and surrounding countryside and comes with secure parking for two vehicles along with further guest parking. The apartment comes with its own independent roof terrace and...
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8 Ashby Road East | Bretby | Burton-On-Trent | DE15 0PT | Fine & Country Derbyshire
A rare opportunity to obtain a beautiful and individual timber framed Potton house built circa 2003 to create a stunning four bedroom property that is set back from the road and boasts mature grounds and ample off street parking. The ground floor of the property entails an impressive hallway, a living room with brick inglenook fireplace, a grand dining room, a garden room with impressive views across the garden, a large kitchen with 4-oven AGA, a utility room, and a double bedroom with ensuite.
The first floor of the property comprises a master bedroom with ensuite, a family bathroom, and two further double bedrooms. There is also a spacious area on the landing that would make a perfect study or reading area.
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Knight's Lodges, Bretby
Knights Lodges, Bretby, Derbyshire
Boasting a truly idyllic setting tucked away deep in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Commanding spectacular views over miles of unspoiled countryside, yet close to the brewery town of Burton-On-Trent. This enchanting escape strikes a sublime balance between rural seclusion with easy access to Derbyshire’s countless delights.
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An outstanding suite in the fabulous Grade II listed development of Bretby Hall. The Lady Chesterfield Suite has wonderful space ...
Offers in Excess of £400,000
An outstanding suite in the fabulous Grade II listed development of Bretby Hall. The Lady Chesterfield Suite has wonderful space and charm and character throughout and is located on the first floor with direct lift access into the apartment. There is circa 3900 ft sq of accommodation on offer comprising of a full width entrance vestibule with a library/study area to one side and a dining area to the opposite. There is a sumptuous lounge and a breakfast kitchen, a utility room, and three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a separate WC. The home offers lovely views over the grounds and surrounding countryside and comes with secure parking for two vehicles along with further guest parking. The apartment comes with its own independent roof terrace and then has access to the communal grounds which envelope the hall.
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An outstanding suite in the fabulous Grade II listed development of Bretby Hall. The Lady Chesterfield Suite has wonderful space and charm and character throughout and is located on the first floor with direct lift access into the apartment. There is circa 3900 ft sq of accommodation on offer comprising of a full width entrance vestibule with a library/study area to one side and a dining area to the opposite. There is a sumptuous lounge and a breakfast kitchen, a utility room, and three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a separate WC. The home offers lovely views over the grounds and surrounding countryside and comes with secure parking for two vehicles along with further guest parking. The apartment comes with its own independent roof terrace and then has access to the communal grounds which envelope the hall.
For more information please contact “agent name” on the details below:
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Email: [email protected]
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Professional Properties are a specialist letting agent with offices in Derby and Burton-on-Trent covering these, and all surrounding areas. We are 100% focused on letting and managing residential investment property. Our management team has a wealth of experience and unrivaled local knowledge; the key to providing the excellent service expected by our customers. Our strength is our staff. We are a people business and we ensure that all of our staff are highly motivated, well trained and customer focused.
At Professional Properties, we pride ourselves on the services that we offer as well as the standard of the customer service that we provide. Each and every landlord has different requirements and we strive to meet the demands and needs of each individual. We ask all of our customers to complete a questionnaire which provides us with invaluable feedback and asks for any suggestions that would improve the service that we provide. We feel that our fees represent excellent value whilst our service remains professional and unrivaled. If you would like any further information on any of our services or on any aspect of letting your property, please do not hesitate to contact our Derby branch on 01332 366171.
Come and see us in your local branch:
Derby:
9 - 11 St James Street
Derby
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Telephone: 01332 366171
Burton:
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DE14 1JE
Telephone: 01283 517444
For any questions or information email us at [email protected]
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Professional Properties are a specialist letting agent with offices in Derby and Burton-on-Trent covering these, and all surrounding areas. We are 100% focused on letting and managing residential investment property. Our management team has a wealth of experience and unrivaled local knowledge; the key to providing the excellent service expected by our customers. Our strength is our staff. We are a people business and we ensure that all of our staff are highly motivated, well trained and customer focused.
At Professional Properties, we pride ourselves on the services that we offer as well as the standard of the customer service that we provide. Each and every landlord has different requirements and we strive to meet the demands and needs of each individual. We ask all of our customers to complete a questionnaire which provides us with invaluable feedback and asks for any suggestions that would improve the service that we provide. We feel that our fees represent excellent value whilst our service remains professional and unrivaled. If you would like any further information on any of our services or on any aspect of letting your property, please do not hesitate to contact our Derby branch on 01332 366171.
Come and see us in your local branch:
Derby:
9 - 11 St James Street
Derby
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Telephone: 01332 366171
Burton:
171 High Street
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1JE
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For any questions or information email us at [email protected]
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Call us on 01283 517444 to arrange a viewing or visit our ...
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Call us on 01283 517444 to arrange a viewing or visit our website for more available properties: http://www.professionalproperties.co.uk
Professional Properties are a specialist letting agent with offices in Derby and Burton-on-Trent covering these, and all surrounding areas. We are 100% focused on letting and managing residential investment property. Our management team has a wealth of experience and unrivaled local knowledge; the key to providing the excellent service expected by our customers. Our strength is our staff. We are a people business and we ensure that all of our staff are highly motivated, well trained and customer focused.
Come and see us in your local branch:
Derby:
9 - 11 St James Street
Derby
DE1 1QT
Telephone: 01332 366171
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Burton-on-Trent
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Professional Properties are a specialist letting agent with offices in Derby and Burton-on-Trent covering these, and all surrounding areas. We are 100% focused on letting and managing residential investment property. Our management team has a wealth of experience and unrivaled local knowledge; the key to providing the excellent service expected by our customers. Our strength is our staff. We are a people business and we ensure that all of our staff are highly motivated, well trained and customer focused.
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A rare opportunity to obtain a beautiful and individual timber framed Potton house built circa 2003 to create a stunning four bedroom property that is set back ...
A rare opportunity to obtain a beautiful and individual timber framed Potton house built circa 2003 to create a stunning four bedroom property that is set back from the road and boasts mature grounds and ample off street parking. The ground floor of the property entails an impressive hallway, a living room with brick inglenook fireplace, a grand dining room, a garden room with impressive views across the garden, a large kitchen with 4-oven AGA, a utility room, and a double bedroom with ensuite.
The first floor of the property comprises a master bedroom with ensuite, a family bathroom, and two further double bedrooms. There is also a spacious area on the landing that would make a perfect study or reading area.
Fine & Country Derbyshire
11 Mallard Way
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8GX
01332 973 888
[email protected]
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A rare opportunity to obtain a beautiful and individual timber framed Potton house built circa 2003 to create a stunning four bedroom property that is set back from the road and boasts mature grounds and ample off street parking. The ground floor of the property entails an impressive hallway, a living room with brick inglenook fireplace, a grand dining room, a garden room with impressive views across the garden, a large kitchen with 4-oven AGA, a utility room, and a double bedroom with ensuite.
The first floor of the property comprises a master bedroom with ensuite, a family bathroom, and two further double bedrooms. There is also a spacious area on the landing that would make a perfect study or reading area.
Fine & Country Derbyshire
11 Mallard Way
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8GX
01332 973 888
[email protected]
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Knights Lodges, Bretby, Derbyshire
Boasting a truly idyllic setting tucked away deep in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Commanding spectacular views over miles...
Knights Lodges, Bretby, Derbyshire
Boasting a truly idyllic setting tucked away deep in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Commanding spectacular views over miles of unspoiled countryside, yet close to the brewery town of Burton-On-Trent. This enchanting escape strikes a sublime balance between rural seclusion with easy access to Derbyshire’s countless delights.
Knights Lodges, Bretby, Derbyshire
Boasting a truly idyllic setting tucked away deep in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Commanding spectacular views over miles of unspoiled countryside, yet close to the brewery town of Burton-On-Trent. This enchanting escape strikes a sublime balance between rural seclusion with easy access to Derbyshire’s countless delights.
Offers in Excess of £400,000
An outstanding suite in the fabulous Grade II listed development of Bretby Hall. The Lady Chesterfield Suite has wonderful space and charm and character throughout and is located on the first floor with direct lift access into the apartment. There is circa 3900 ft sq of accommodation on offer comprising of a full width entrance vestibule with a library/study area to one side and a dining area to the opposite. There is a sumptuous lounge and a breakfast kitchen, a utility room, and three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with a separate WC. The home offers lovely views over the grounds and surrounding countryside and comes with secure parking for two vehicles along with further guest parking. The apartment comes with its own independent roof terrace and then has access to the communal grounds which envelope the hall.
For more information please contact “agent name” on the details below:
Tel: 07496 710 557
Email: [email protected]
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Professional Properties are a specialist letting agent with offices in Derby and Burton-on-Trent covering these, and all surrounding areas. We are 100% focused on letting and managing residential investment property. Our management team has a wealth of experience and unrivaled local knowledge; the key to providing the excellent service expected by our customers. Our strength is our staff. We are a people business and we ensure that all of our staff are highly motivated, well trained and customer focused.
At Professional Properties, we pride ourselves on the services that we offer as well as the standard of the customer service that we provide. Each and every landlord has different requirements and we strive to meet the demands and needs of each individual. We ask all of our customers to complete a questionnaire which provides us with invaluable feedback and asks for any suggestions that would improve the service that we provide. We feel that our fees represent excellent value whilst our service remains professional and unrivaled. If you would like any further information on any of our services or on any aspect of letting your property, please do not hesitate to contact our Derby branch on 01332 366171.
Come and see us in your local branch:
Derby:
9 - 11 St James Street
Derby
DE1 1QT
Telephone: 01332 366171
Burton:
171 High Street
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1JE
Telephone: 01283 517444
For any questions or information email us at [email protected]
Visit this property on Rightmove: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/property-51713536.html
Call us on 01283 517444 to arrange a viewing or visit our website for more available properties: http://www.professionalproperties.co.uk
Professional Properties are a specialist letting agent with offices in Derby and Burton-on-Trent covering these, and all surrounding areas. We are 100% focused on letting and managing residential investment property. Our management team has a wealth of experience and unrivaled local knowledge; the key to providing the excellent service expected by our customers. Our strength is our staff. We are a people business and we ensure that all of our staff are highly motivated, well trained and customer focused.
Come and see us in your local branch:
Derby:
9 - 11 St James Street
Derby
DE1 1QT
Telephone: 01332 366171
Burton:
171 High Street
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1JE
Telephone: 01283 517444
For any questions or information email us at [email protected]
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Repton Walks via Newton Solney, Winshill & Bretby was about 7.75 miles in distance. The terrain of the route was a combination of field paths, a riverside path, tracks; and short road sections. The walking was easy on level or gently undulating ground. Route finding was easy with obvious paths, good waymarking and good landmarks. Some of the paths can be a little muddy in places after rain. There were 23 step stiles to negotiate.
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A rare opportunity to obtain a beautiful and individual timber framed Potton house built circa 2003 to create a stunning four bedroom property that is set back from the road and boasts mature grounds and ample off street parking. The ground floor of the property entails an impressive hallway, a living room with brick inglenook fireplace, a grand dining room, a garden room with impressive views across the garden, a large kitchen with 4-oven AGA, a utility room, and a double bedroom with ensuite.
The first floor of the property comprises a master bedroom with ensuite, a family bathroom, and two further double bedrooms. There is also a spacious area on the landing that would make a perfect study or reading area.
Fine & Country Derbyshire
11 Mallard Way
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8GX
01332 973 888
[email protected]
Book a free valuation
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Knights Lodges, Bretby, Derbyshire
Boasting a truly idyllic setting tucked away deep in the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Commanding spectacular views over miles of unspoiled countryside, yet close to the brewery town of Burton-On-Trent. This enchanting escape strikes a sublime balance between rural seclusion with easy access to Derbyshire’s countless delights.
The first Bretby Hall was built in 1630 after Thomas Stanhope bought the manor of Bretby from the family of Stephen de Segrave, to whom it had been granted by Ranulph de Blondeville, 4th Earl of Chester.
In 1628, his grandson Philip was made Earl of Chesterfield by King Charles I of England. From then on, Bretby Hall was the ancestral home of the Earls of Chesterfield.
The second Earl was responsible for a complete restyling of the gardens so that some compared them favourably with the gardens at Versailles.
The fifth Earl demolished the mansion and built the present Hall (c.1812) to a design by Sir Jeffry Wyatville.
The sixth Earl, known as the "racing Earl", loved cricket and shooting, so he built a cricket pitch and raised game birds.
Following the death of the 7th earl in 1871, the Estate passed to his widowed mother, Anne Elizabeth, Dowager Countess of Chesterfield (1802–1885), whose good friend, Benjamin Disraeli, paid frequent visits to Bretby. On the death of the Countess, her estates devolved upon Lord Porchester, the eldest son of her daughter, Evelyn (died 1875), who had married Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon in 1861. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon, the famous egyptologist for whom Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, commenced breaking up the Bretby estate during World War I. The Carnarvons never lived at Bretby, preferring their home at Highclere Castle, near Newbury, Berkshire. They did make regular visits, however, particularly for shooting. The main estate was sold to J. D. Wragg, a Swadlincote industrialist. The proceeds helped to fund Carter’s search for the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt in the early 1920s.
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