Firestyle Magazine Issue 5 - Autumn 2016 | Page 20

GENERAL INTEREST

Combermere Abbey awarded national Historic Houses Association / Sotheby’ s Restoration award

Combermere Abbey in Shropshire has been crowned the winner of the 2016 Restoration Award, presented by the Historic Houses Association( HHA) and sponsored by Sotheby’ s. The house, owned by the Callander Beckett family since 1919, had suffered severe deterioration over a number of years. The Award has been given for the most recent full restoration of the North Wing, but also in recognition of the 24-year project to bring the whole house back to life.
The Historic Houses Association / Sotheby’ s Restoration Award recognises and celebrates the work being undertaken by Members of the HHA throughout the United Kingdom. These projects reflect the dedication of owners to the care and sympathetic restoration of the incredible buildings that they own, inhabit and share with the public.
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