Castle Drogo

Drewsteignton

Devon

England

Historic County: Devonshire

Start Date: 1910

Completion Date: 1930

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Julius Drewe

House & Family History: Castle Drogo was built on a grand style for self-made millionaire Julius Drewe.

Comments: Castle Drogo is considered one of Lutyens's best works.
Garden & Outbuildings: There is a fine terraced formal garden with a rhododendron and magnolia collection. The gardens also feature spring bulbs, herbaceous borders, a rose garden, a shrub garden, and a circular croquet lawn.
Architect: Edwin Landseer Lutyens

Date of Birth: Mar 29, 1869
Date of Death: Jan 1, 1944
Nationality: British
Notes: Lutyens was one of the most important and original British architects of the last three centures. One of his most important works was Overstrand Hall, his first large house outside of the Home Counties. His son Robert practiced with him.

Date: 1910
Designed: House

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Country Life: XCVIII, 200 plan, 244 plan, 1945.
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Grade II
"National Trust: National Treasures" (2006 - one of 10-part documentary)
Past Seat / Home of: Julius Drewe, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01647-433-306

Fax: 01647-433-186

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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