Greenway House

A Tudor mansion graced the site where Humphrey Gilbert (Sir Walter Raleigh's half-brother) was born in the 16th century. Greenway House was first referred to as "Greenway" in 1493. However, the current home was initially constructed in the 18th century and then expanded over the course of the following 150 years. Items that Christie and her family have acquired and transported to Greenway from their childhood home or archaeological expeditions with her second husband Max fill every room in the house.

Today, Greenway House welcomes guests and provides a unique window into Christie's personal life. Her beloved possessions, such as the dominoes and cards she played in front of the fireplace in the Drawing Room and her stunning Steinway piano, are crammed into every room. Her walking sticks and picnic baskets recall hot, leisurely afternoons on the grounds, and the house has an incredible 11,000 objects thanks to her family's love of collecting.

You'll discover a magnificent selection of Stevengraphs, silk bookmarks, or images created by Thomas Stevens, a Coventry silk ribbon producer, together with china, silverware, ceramics, tapestries, and wooden Mauchline-ware. Naturally, there is also a towering stack of books that takes up every available area and surface.

Location: Galmpton, Devon