Borde Hill is a nationally-important English country garden with magnificent views over the 383-acre Grade II heritage listed parkland in Haywards Heath.
Borde Hill has been home to the Stephenson Clarke family since the 1800s. Colonel R Stephenson Clarke, who had served in the Royal Sussex Regiment with significant honours and fought in many campaigns, made his fortune in shipping.
The Elizabethan mansion became a showcase for his passion, not just of art works and antiques and militaria, but also of exotic plants from all four corners of the world and now boasts an award-winning horticultural collection.
In its capacity now as a charity, Borde Hill opens up its gardens each year between Spring and late Autumn – continuing the passion and legacy of the Sussex Stephenson Clarke family.
The things for sale range from fine furniture, to several antique clocks and a stunning Mughal carpet. They will be up for sale in the Dreweatts auction on Wednesday (March 29).
All auction photos from Dreweatts
5. 50 - AN UNUSUAL COMMONWEALTH OAK ENCLOSED CHEST OF DRAWERS, CIRCA 1650
Estimate: £1,000-£1,500 Photo: -
6. 51 - A DUTCH WALNUT AND SPECIMEN MARQUETRY SERPENTINE FRONTED BUREAU, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate: £1,800-£2,500 Photo: -
7. 51 - A DUTCH WALNUT AND SPECIMEN MARQUETRY SERPENTINE FRONTED BUREAU, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate: £1,800-£2,500 Photo: -
8. 52 - A CAUCASIAN RUG, POSSIBLY GENDJE, approximately 170 x 100cm
Estimate: £200-£300 Photo: -