Lofty windows, reaching to the ground, looked out upon the gardens, which were enclosed by a high wall.
The period in which the present edifice was constructed was that of the best style of English architecture, contrasting the more elegant and graceful manor house with the frowning keep and embattled walls of the olden castle.
Surrey, with its old historic associations, was a fitting abode for the dreamy and poetic nature of the lovely, high-born maiden.

The adjoining districts, with vale and meadow, had a pleasing effect.

Long neglected parks and straggling decayed mansions, afforded ample scope for the fanciful flights of her ladyship's fond imagination.
Sir Thomas was indeed happy in thus having his daughter once more to brighten the home so long desolate and lonely.

He enjoyed the perpetual sunshine of her bright presence.

He loved to caress his beautiful child and admire her sweet and bewitching charms.