Luscombe, Dawlish (1853)

Illustrations of Devon. No. 1. Exeter: Henry Besley, 1848.In this parish are the beautiful grounds and mansion of LUSCOMBE, the seat of Charles Hoare, Esq. The house, built from the design of the late eminent architect Mr. Nash, is situated in a valley, surrounded by woods and plantations. The towers, battlements, arches, pinnacles, and mullioned windows of the mansion, with the surrounding scenery, unite in producing an appearance of great picturesque beauty. The grounds and gardens are extensive, and laid out with much taste and effect. An excellent carriage road is made through the principal parts of the plantations; and in various situations, a judicious thinning of the trees allows a series of most enchanting prospects. The position and nature of the grounds are admirably suited for scenic effect. From the lovely valley of Dawlish, they extend to the steep summits of Haldon, abounding in hollows or coombes, and broken surfaces. At one part, like a Tyrol pass, the road winds in a zig-zag direction through the plantations, and then descends into a woody glen. Seats and rustic buildings are placed about in convenient and picturesque situations. These justly admired grounds are much visited by strangers, who are admitted with great liberality on application.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]

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