Antony, National Trust As a member of a panel of Consultants for the National Trust in the Southwest, Jonathan Rhind Architects have been asked to report on the condition of two grade I listed, eighteenth century houses in the National Trust portfolio.The Antony Estate lies on the banks of the River Lynher in Cornwall. Built in the early eighteenth century, the house is one of the finest in the Queen Anne style in the Southwest. Set within a Humphrey Repton landscape, Antony House and its remarkable collection embody three centuries of continuous occupation by the Carew Pole family. The Conservation Condition Report undertaken for the National Trust encompasses the house, wings and stables to provide a detailed plan for ongoing maintenance and repairs over short, medium and longer term periods.With the condition reports in place, the National Trust can plan and undertake a continuous programme of repairs and maintenance in a timely manner to ensure that these important houses are kept in good condition. Images: The north front of Antony House, Cornwall ©National Trust Images James Dobson The north front of the house at Antony, Cornwall ©National Trust Images Andrew Butler View of the entrance Hall at Antony House showing the staircase, three arches, stained oak panelling, paintings and early c18th oak chest ©National Trust Images Andreas von Einsiedel The south front of the house at Antony, Cornwall ©National Trust Images Andrew Butler
