--- product_id: 76892461 title: "The Rebirth of an English Country House: St. Giles House" price: "VT24278" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76892461-the-rebirth-of-an-english-country-house-st-giles-house store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Historic English country house restoration Engaging, well-researched narrative Stunning photography captures every detail The Rebirth of an English Country House: St. Giles House **Price:** VT24278 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏰 Rediscover heritage, one stunning page at a time. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rebirth of an English Country House: St. Giles House - **How much does it cost?** VT24278 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76892461-the-rebirth-of-an-english-country-house-st-giles-house) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Historic Revival:** An unprecedented restoration story of St. Giles House, blending heritage with modern conservation. - • **Personal Journey:** Intimate and honest account from the Earl of Shaftesbury, adding depth and authenticity. - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Justin Barton's photography brings the estate's revival to life with breathtaking clarity. - • **Collector’s Pride:** Highly rated and treasured by enthusiasts, a must-have for art history and country house aficionados. - • **Craftsmanship Spotlight:** Detailed insights into the skilled restoration work preserving English aristocratic legacy. ## Overview ‘The Rebirth of an English Country House: St. Giles House’ is a visually stunning and deeply personal chronicle of the restoration of a historic English estate. Featuring exceptional photography and an honest narrative by the Earl of Shaftesbury, this book offers an inspiring look at heritage conservation and aristocratic legacy, making it a prized addition for art history lovers and country house enthusiasts alike. ## Description The 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, 39-year-old Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, invites the reader into the house that his family has called home since the fifteenth century. In recent years, his award-winning restoration has brought the house back to life, transforming exquisite spaces that honour the past while being suited to twenty-first-century living. English country-house splendour, through the hands of some of the world s top artisans and craftspeople, returns to the house in the form of re-created wallpapers, customized paints, revived furniture from the Georgian and Victorian periods, reworked antique Brussels tapestries, restored plasterwork and textiles, and a complete overhaul of the landscape, with its sunken garden, woodlands, avenue of beeches, lake, and shell-encrusted grotto. With stories of noteworthy architecture, beautiful interiors, and centuries of a single family s involvement in British and world history, this book will appeal to devotees of country living, the aristocratic life, historic houses, and English interior design. Review: A Fantastic Book for Country House Enthusiasts - Firstly, Justin Barton's photography is stunning -- a body of work that beautifully documents the astonishing rescue of an important English Country House. And then there is Nick Ashley Cooper's excellent story of his personal journey -- suddenly inheriting his title of Earl of Shaftesbury under horribly tragic circumstances, along with a large ruinous house and estate all in tatters, and then his gradually coming to terms over a period of years with the task of turning everything around -- successfully saving his ancient family seat in Dorset and in the process recovering something of the reputation of his once great aristocratic family.. His story is thoroughly honest and engaging. The story of the research and the craftsmanship involved in the conservation of such an important house and landscape is inspirational to read about. The sort of transformation documented in this book is unprecedented in England.. Well worth the purchase -- I shall treasure it. Review: Saving family history.. - This book is extremely well written and, with a passion, after all it’s been an enormous and daunting project to save this family home. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 492,721 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6,761 in Art History by Theme & Concept | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 96 Reviews | ## Images ![The Rebirth of an English Country House: St. Giles House - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ynkEfsVpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Book for Country House Enthusiasts *by R***D on 19 September 2018* Firstly, Justin Barton's photography is stunning -- a body of work that beautifully documents the astonishing rescue of an important English Country House. And then there is Nick Ashley Cooper's excellent story of his personal journey -- suddenly inheriting his title of Earl of Shaftesbury under horribly tragic circumstances, along with a large ruinous house and estate all in tatters, and then his gradually coming to terms over a period of years with the task of turning everything around -- successfully saving his ancient family seat in Dorset and in the process recovering something of the reputation of his once great aristocratic family.. His story is thoroughly honest and engaging. The story of the research and the craftsmanship involved in the conservation of such an important house and landscape is inspirational to read about. The sort of transformation documented in this book is unprecedented in England.. Well worth the purchase -- I shall treasure it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saving family history.. *by T***N on 14 April 2024* This book is extremely well written and, with a passion, after all it’s been an enormous and daunting project to save this family home. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Country homes *by K***N on 1 June 2019* Excellent photos and text --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76892461-the-rebirth-of-an-english-country-house-st-giles-house](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/76892461-the-rebirth-of-an-english-country-house-st-giles-house) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*