About one mile south west of Chudleigh lies UGBROOK, which for internal beauties may be called the gem of Devonshire. While other admired seats in its vicinity derive their brightest charms from distant prospects, Ugbrook contains all within itself, wood, water, rock and unevenness of surface. Hence in our progress through its extended boundaries, the scene perpetually varies: the same objects assume a different appearance by a successive change of view create [sic] new sources of delight and admiration. The park, which contains about 600 head of deer, abounds with elm, chesnut, oak and ash of the most luxuriant growth, and comprehends a space of nearly eight miles.

The approach to the house from the Newton road, winds through a magnificent scenery of wood, lawn, rock and water. The south front overlooks an undulating swell of ground, backed by some noble groves: from the west front the lawn gently slopes to the edge of a deep and spacious lake. From the northern bank of the lake, a long and steep ascent extends to a richly wooded eminence, called Mount Pleasant. Here is a perfect Danish encampment surrounded with a single trench, which is overhung with oaks, &. The prospect from every part of this commanding elevation is singularly beautiful and romantic.

With respect to the mansion, an elegant simplicity marks its character. The form is quadrangular; but the chapel and library make a distinct wing, communicating with the main building by a well proportioned room.

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