article_snippet: The grand country house dates from the 11th century, although most of The grand country house was built between the 15th and 18th centuries.
article_snippet: The grand country house had many visits from royalty, including one by Henry VIII, during which he enjoyed a 35-course lunch.
article_snippet: Later, The grand country house was occupied by Carew Raleigh, son of Sir Walter Raleigh.
article_snippet: Legend has The grand country house that Legend carried Sir Walter’s embalmed head in a bag at The grand country house after Sir Walter was beheaded.
article_snippet: The grand country house was left to Mr Gascoigne by Mr Gascoigne aunt and godmother, the Duchess of Roxburghe (pictured), who was one of the train-bearers for Queen Elizabeth at the 1937 Coronation of King George VI .
article_snippet: The grand country house could be worth £
article_snippet: The 700 lots will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in Mr Gascoigne Mr Gascoigne is committed to ensuring
article_snippet: His auntSotheby’s ‘continues to stand as a monument of The grand country house remarkable past’, and hopes eventually to open The grand country house to the public.
article_snippet: But The grand country house’s such an incredible place and we knew The grand country house well, so the idea of immediately selling The grand country house seemed not only amazingly foolish but also missing the fun that was involved.
highlights_snippet: Property has Property roots in 11th century and has been visited by royalty .