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article_snippet: twins, Merlin and Octavia threw twins, Merlin and Octavia into the huge task of upkeeping the property and its 10,000 acre estate.
article_snippet: Spreading out over 145 rooms, the grand house is considered one of Vanbrugh's greatest achievements.
article_snippet: the grand house comes complete with temples, follies, peacocks, 100 staff and 10,000 rolling acres — as well as 250,000 paying visitors a year.
article_snippet: but the outlay cost is £160,000 alone.