Osmaston Manor

Osmaston, near Derby

Derbyshire

England

Start Date: 1845

Completion Date: 1849

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1965

House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Francis Wright
Garden & Outbuildings: At its height in the late 19th century, the Osmaston Manor Estate covered 3,500 acres.
Architect: Joseph Paxton

Date of Birth: 1803
Date of Death: 1865
Nationality: British
Notes: Paxton was the gardener to the 6th Duke of Devonshire, who also became his dedicated friend and patron. Paxton designed many gardens and buildings at Chatsworth House, but he is most famous today for his design of the Crystal Palace, London, which was modeled on the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth.

Date: 1840s
Designed: Advised on layout of grounds

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Country Life: XII, 48, 1902.
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Francis Wright, 1849-73. Sir Andrew Walker, late 19th century; Sir Ian Walker, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue

Ownership Details: The Walker family still own the Osmaston Estate and make the grounds available for weddings.
House Open to Public: Grounds Only - By Appointment
Phone: 01335-350-279

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.osmastonpark.com

Historic Houses Member: No

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