One man's vision of English country living, Anglesey Abbey is an early 20th century luxury home lovingly created from the remnants of 800 years of change.

Whet your appetite with these five highlights from the house:

Architectural salvage

© NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

The Oak Room was one of the first interiors created by Lord Fairhaven. It is lined with carved oak panels dating from the 1600s and has a wide stone fireplace from the early 18th century. These were amongst many items that were salvaged from houses destroyed by the First World War. The plasterwork ceiling is the real clue to the age of this room, in its centre is the Fairhaven coat of arms and the date 1926.

Clothes maketh the man

© P Warner

Lord Fairhaven's wardrobe is a small but fascinating window into the world in which he lived. You will find this walk-in closet is found a long way away from his bedroom. It was more important that it was close to where his valet slept, who would prepare his Lordship's clothes for the day ahead. Every item of clothing can be seen in here from formal dress uniforms to casual country tweeds.

A Warm Reception

© NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

One room surviving from the priory, the Dining Room is the heart of Anglesey Abbey. Originally the monastic 'calefactorium' or 'warming room', it was the only space in the priory to have a fireplace. It was  here that the monks relaxed between religious duties. Lord Fairhaven turned this wonderful space into his Dining Room. Guests would be invited to great banquets served on the 16th-century walnut refectory table.

All mod cons

© NTPL / John Hammond

The Abbey Room is one of 10 uniquely decorated guest bedrooms. Life at Anglesey revolved around the horseracing and shooting seasons, when the house would play host to weekend parties. Guests of his Lordship could expect nothing less than the height of 1930s comfort, with fitted carpets in centrally heated rooms. Each room has bell pushes to call 'upstairs' or 'downstairs' to summon the servants at any time of day or night.

Brothers and the beast

© P Warner

Outside, Anglesey's historic past comes to 3-D life on the Abbey's East front. Two animals’ heads on the top left window are an early part of the old priory, possibly dating back to the 13th century. Two human heads on the far right are more contemporary - Lord Fairhaven and his brother, added themselves when they built this new wing out of old stone in 1939.