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Pictured: Senan MacDonagh of Dukes Auctioneers with a Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror which forms part of the sale<br />
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The lavish contents of a majestic manor house in Thomas Hardy country which counts Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes as a neighbour have emerged for sale.<br />
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The owners of Manor House, in West Stafford, Dorset, have sold their home of 25 years as they are downsizing and are now looking to offload its historic furniture and ornaments.<br />
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The 17th century Grade I listed property, which sits in 20 acres of land, was on the market for £2.95million before being snapped up earlier this year.<br />
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Retired IT consultant Ken Ollerton, 72, and his wife Jane have consigned 107 lots with auctioneers Duke's, of nearby Dorchester, Dorset, with the sale expected to raise £30,000.<br />
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One of the marquee lots is a Regency era piano which has resided in the main hall which is valued at £8,000. The sale also features a George II red walnut corner chair, George III style mahogany window seat and Guy Taplin waterbird sculpture.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: ZacharyCulpin/BNPS

Pictured: Senan MacDonagh of Dukes Auctioneers with a Regency Giltwood Overmantel Mirror which forms part of the sale

The lavish contents of a majestic manor house in Thomas Hardy country which counts Downton Abbey creator Lord Julian Fellowes as a neighbour have emerged for sale.

The owners of Manor House, in West Stafford, Dorset, have sold their home of 25 years as they are downsizing and are now looking to offload its historic furniture and ornaments.

The 17th century Grade I listed property, which sits in 20 acres of land, was on the market for £2.95million before being snapped up earlier this year.

Retired IT consultant Ken Ollerton, 72, and his wife Jane have consigned 107 lots with auctioneers Duke's, of nearby Dorchester, Dorset, with the sale expected to raise £30,000.

One of the marquee lots is a Regency era piano which has resided in the main hall which is valued at £8,000. The sale also features a George II red walnut corner chair, George III style mahogany window seat and Guy Taplin waterbird sculpture.