English Heritage placed the Grade I listed tree house at Pitchford Hall on its register in July 2010
Pitchford Hall, near Shrewsbury, was built by wealthy wool merchants, the Ottley family in 1473,
The tree house is thought to be more than 300 years old. Its most famous visitor is said to have been Queen Victoria in 1832 , who visited Pitchford as a 13-year-old princess and also three prime ministers.
The lime tree in which it sits has recently been dated at 900 years old, roughly double the life expectancy of the species.
"We've got metal props supporting the tree, we've got metal props supporting the tree house.
The tree is not bearing any weight at all from the tree house," Mr Ashmore said.
The owner said he was planning to plant another lime tree: "In another 100 or 200 years, hopefully the people who inherit, or buy Pitchford Hall will move the tree into its next residence.
From the outside, the tree house looks like a miniature replica of Pitchford Hall, considered to be one of the finest timber-framed buildings in the country.
Cheers for looking
Pitchford Hall, near Shrewsbury, was built by wealthy wool merchants, the Ottley family in 1473,
The tree house is thought to be more than 300 years old. Its most famous visitor is said to have been Queen Victoria in 1832 , who visited Pitchford as a 13-year-old princess and also three prime ministers.
The lime tree in which it sits has recently been dated at 900 years old, roughly double the life expectancy of the species.
"We've got metal props supporting the tree, we've got metal props supporting the tree house.
The tree is not bearing any weight at all from the tree house," Mr Ashmore said.
The owner said he was planning to plant another lime tree: "In another 100 or 200 years, hopefully the people who inherit, or buy Pitchford Hall will move the tree into its next residence.
From the outside, the tree house looks like a miniature replica of Pitchford Hall, considered to be one of the finest timber-framed buildings in the country.
Cheers for looking
A true one off though I reckon.
