Cholderton House, a large privately-owned detached Grade II* listed manor house set in 30 acres, was built in 1690 and had been the home of members of the Cornelius-Reid family, its current owners, for 35 years. At around 7am on 6 March 2012, a fire was discovered in the ground floor television room which was to have devastating consequences. Major destruction Although the fire services were called as soon as the fire was discovered

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