The garden dates from the early 18th century and surrounds a perfect Palladian villa. William Kent designed a rustic cascade and gently serpentined canal. Classical busts, sphinxes, columns and an exedra helped to re-create the landscape of antiquity. Since Kent's style became influential, we are fortunate that it survives. It is being restored, but it is a difficult task since the garden was developed in stages, gradually changing from a nobleman's country estate to an urban park. However much of the original design is still evident and features avenues leading to spectacular cedars of Lebanon, the canal, topiary, lawns and a lovely orangery.