article_snippet: But the stakes have suddenly become higher for Bamber Gascoigne – after Bamber Gascoigne unexpectedly inherited an historic mansion from an elderly aunt.
article_snippet: Bamber Gascoigne was stunned to be left 50-bedroom West Horsley Place in Surrey by the Duchess of Roxburghe, one-time society beauty and a goddaughter of George V’s wife Queen Mary.
article_snippet: Bamber Gascoigne, seen in a library at West Horsely house, has embarked on a mission to save the crumbling estate, which could be worth
article_snippet: The Duchess – Lady Mary Evelyn Hungerford Crewe-Milnes – was also Mr Gascoigne
article_snippet: Bamber Gascoigne, pictured with Bamber Gascoigne wife Christina, has ‘accidentally’ inherited an historic stately home .
article_snippet: Bamber Gascoigne aunt had apparently expected Bamber Gascoigne to sell it because of the costly restoration work it needed.
highlights_snippet: Bamber Gascoigne, 80, has been left a 50-room stately home by his aunt .
  