Washington Old Hall

[AndyD]

Only half an hour away from us, George Washington's great grandfather lived here, and we visited yesterday.

President Carter famously visited in 1977 planting a tree with our PM...

Locals in the NT shop remembered secret service inspecting the drains due to fears of terrorism.

[AndyD]

The hall dates from 1650 and the National Trust has filled it with furniture etc from around that period. Various gifts from the US are displayed, including eagles at the garden entrance.

[AndyD]

It was a rich gentleman's house of course

I love the old open fireplaces

[AndyD]

With a herb/veg garden, orchard, and nuttery

Day lillies

A very enjoyable couple of hours, and I hope of interest to you.

[Steve Miller]

Great photos. I love places like that!

[wtg]

I want to move to England.

Were there any signs that said "George Washington's great grandfather slept here?"

Thanks for sharing the photos, @AndyD . I live for other people's travel stories!

[AndyD]

I wondered if anyone had been to see it, or like Carter been keen to see where family came from in the UK?

There was a gorgeous grandmother clock from 1680 I snapped

[AndyD]

I want to move to America, look at this...

https://montecito-realestate.com/3055-padaro-lane

[Steve Miller]

@AndyD

One of my favorite architectural styles in one of the most beautiful areas in the country.

Nice house!

[Daniel.]

The Washington family fell on hard times once and the Spencer family rented them house. This one looks too grand to be the same one.

Beautiful pictures!

Thanks, Andy.