Appley, Isle of Wight
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Appley is an area of Ryde
on the Isle of Wight
.. Until the early 1960s, it was largely based on the former English country house
of Appley Towers
(seat of the Hutt
family, and later of Sir Hedworth Williamson
) and neighbouring Appley Farm. The area's character changed with the construction of the Appley housing estate - a development of mainly detached houses and bungalows, built on either side of the B3330 Ryde to St Helens
road. The names of the roads on the estate relate mostly either to proximity of the sea (Marina, Solent
) or refer to Cumbrian lakes (Grasmere
, Derwent). The area to the north of the Appley housing estate is now a public park, with the Solent beyond. The stone-built tower by the sea wall dates from the days this land was the property of the Hutt family, as does the parkland itself, the latter being laid out to a design by Humphry Repton
in 1798. In 2008, Appley Park became the first open space on the Isle of Wight to be awarded a Green Flag
. The large villa just off the B3330 road, known previously as "Little Appley" at one time accommodated a school, as shown by the remaining sports field which adjoins it. This field is the home of archery club Wight Bowmen. The former school building now operates as a hotel and restaurant under the name Appley Manor. Appley House
was the residence of Mr. Clayton.
Ryde
Ryde is a British seaside town, civil parish and the most populous town and urban area on the Isle of Wight, with a population of approximately 30,000. It is situated on the north-east coast. The town grew in size as a seaside resort following the joining of the villages of Upper Ryde and Lower...
on the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 2–4 miles off the south coast of the county of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent...
.. Until the early 1960s, it was largely based on the former English country house
English country house
The English country house is a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Such houses were often owned by individuals who also owned a London house. This allowed to them to spend time in the country and in the city—hence, for these people, the term distinguished between town and country...
of Appley Towers
Appley Towers
Appley Towers is an English country house in Appley, Isle of Wight. It was the seat of the Hutt family who bought it in the 1870s, and later of Sir Hedworth Williamson. It is located near Appley House.It is a highly imposing building in the Tudor-Gothic style of architecture...
(seat of the Hutt
William Hutt (British MP)
Sir William Hutt KCB, PC was a British Liberal politician who was heavily involved in the colonization of New Zealand and South Australia.-Background and education:...
family, and later of Sir Hedworth Williamson
Williamson Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Williamson, one in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom....
) and neighbouring Appley Farm. The area's character changed with the construction of the Appley housing estate - a development of mainly detached houses and bungalows, built on either side of the B3330 Ryde to St Helens
St Helens, Isle of Wight
St. Helens is a village and civil parish located on the eastern side of the Isle of Wight. The village is based around village greens. This is claimed to be the largest in England but some say the Village Green is the second largest. The greens are often used for cricket matches during the summer...
road. The names of the roads on the estate relate mostly either to proximity of the sea (Marina, Solent
Solent
The Solent is a strait separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of England.The Solent is a major shipping route for passengers, freight and military vessels. It is an important recreational area for water sports, particularly yachting, hosting the Cowes Week sailing event annually...
) or refer to Cumbrian lakes (Grasmere
Grasmere (lake)
Grasmere is one of the smaller lakes of the English Lake District, in the county of Cumbria. It gives its name to the village of Grasmere, famously associated with the poet William Wordsworth, which lies immediately to the north of the lake....
, Derwent). The area to the north of the Appley housing estate is now a public park, with the Solent beyond. The stone-built tower by the sea wall dates from the days this land was the property of the Hutt family, as does the parkland itself, the latter being laid out to a design by Humphry Repton
Humphry Repton
Humphry Repton was the last great English landscape designer of the eighteenth century, often regarded as the successor to Capability Brown; he also sowed the seeds of the more intricate and eclectic styles of the 19th century...
in 1798. In 2008, Appley Park became the first open space on the Isle of Wight to be awarded a Green Flag
Green Flag Award
The Green Flag Award is the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in the United Kingdom. The scheme was set up in 1996 to recognise and reward green spaces in England and Wales that met the laid down high standards...
. The large villa just off the B3330 road, known previously as "Little Appley" at one time accommodated a school, as shown by the remaining sports field which adjoins it. This field is the home of archery club Wight Bowmen. The former school building now operates as a hotel and restaurant under the name Appley Manor. Appley House
Appley House
Appley House is an English country house and abbey in Appley Rise, Ryde, Isle of Wight.-Geography:It is located at the extremity of the Dover. It is much and deservedly admired for the singular beauty of its situation...
was the residence of Mr. Clayton.