Interesting Restoration house of brick with giant Doric portico by John James (who assisted Wren to build Greenwich Hospital) for George Brydges, who died in the lake rescuing his pet dog. Sumptous painted interiors and further elaborations by the 18th century Duke of Chandos.Features: The house lies in an unchanged parkland and is flanked by cedars of Lebanon, tulip trees and part of the 18th century great lime avenue with views across water meadows to the Itchen.