Sunnycroft facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sunnycroft |
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View of Sunnycroft from the lawn
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| Architectural style | Victorian |
| Town or city | Wellington, Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Construction started | 1880 |
| Completed | 1899 |
| Owner | National Trust |
Sunnycroft is a special old house from the Victorian era, located in Wellington, Shropshire, England. It's like a time capsule that shows us how a middle-class family lived over 100 years ago. Today, the National Trust takes care of Sunnycroft, letting visitors explore its unique rooms and gardens.
Where is Sunnycroft?
Sunnycroft is found in Wellington, Shropshire, a market town in England. It's owned by the National Trust, an organization that looks after historic places. The house is quite close to the center of Wellington.
Many years ago, people built "suburban villas" like Sunnycroft. These were smaller versions of big country estates. They let middle-class families live in a grand style, but without needing a huge amount of land. Most of these old villas have been changed a lot over time. Some were updated, others torn down, or turned into offices or apartments.
A House Frozen in Time
Sunnycroft was built in 1880 and made a bit bigger in 1899. What makes it truly special is that it stayed with the same family for a very long time. The house remained with the same family from 1899 until 1997, when it was given to the National Trust.
Because it stayed in one family, Sunnycroft still has its original inside parts. Many of the old decorations and furniture are still there. This gives the house a unique feeling, almost like stepping back in time. It helps us imagine what life was like during the Victorian era.
The National Trust says Sunnycroft is special because:
- It's a typical "gentleman's villa" from the late 1800s.
- Its inside rooms are mostly unchanged, including a beautiful glass room called a conservatory.
- It's like a small country estate, with old pigsties, stables, a kitchen garden, and fruit trees.
- The gardens have colorful flowers, especially in summer.
- There's a wonderful long path lined with giant redwood and lime trees.
Gallery
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Veranda at the front of Sunnycroft
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The Grade II listed conservatory at Sunnycroft
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Inside the conservatory
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The visitor entrance to Sunnycroft
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The main staircase
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The Drawing Room
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Mosaic tiled floor in the entrance hallway
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Stained glass ceiling light over the main staircase
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The Master bedroom
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The old cooking range in the kitchen
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This Aga stove was made by a company owned by a past owner of Sunnycroft, Offley Lander
See also
- Listed buildings in Wellington, Shropshire
