TURVEY HOUSE
A neoclassical house set in picturesque parkland bordering the River Great Ouse. The principal rooms contain a fine collection of 18th and 19th century English and Continental furniture, pictures, porcelain, objets d'art and books.
Access
Access for 2023 - May 1 (bank holiday) May 9-21 & May 28/29 (bank Holidays) June 8 - 18 August 27/28 Opening hours from 10am to 1pm on all of these days.
- 28 access days a year
The owner's binding undertakings
1. To take reasonable steps for the care and maintenance of the house with due regard to its historical and architectural importance including where necessary - eradicating any dry and wet rot and any major beetle infestations; - repairing roofs and rainwater goods in permanent and suitable materials; - repairing stonework (in appropriate stone) and brickwork insofar as repairs are necessary to protect the fabric of the building; - repairing and repainting or treating external woodwork - carrying out repairs necessary to maintain the historic interiors 2. To procure on terms of reference to be decided in consultation with English Heritage: - within 6 months after designation, a condition survey of the house with recommendations for prioritised repairs with appropriate time scale. The recommendations of the condition survey will be implemented and reviewed with English Heritage aft…