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Fairlea, a Grade II Victorian detatched House in North Devon
Grade II listed building No. 1393715
Constructed between 1872 and 1877.
By 1878 the house was occupied by the family of Mr Tom Sawyer, a retired surgeon, and remained with the family until 1902.
During the Second World War it was first used as an orphanage and later as an officers' mess for American forces stationed nearby.
Later used as a council-run retirement home.
Acquired by Devon County Council in 1945 for use as a children's home.
In 1957 the property was converted for use as a residential home for the elderly.
The house is currently unoccupied.
Constructed between 1872 and 1877.
By 1878 the house was occupied by the family of Mr Tom Sawyer, a retired surgeon, and remained with the family until 1902.
During the Second World War it was first used as an orphanage and later as an officers' mess for American forces stationed nearby.
Later used as a council-run retirement home.
Acquired by Devon County Council in 1945 for use as a children's home.
In 1957 the property was converted for use as a residential home for the elderly.
The house is currently unoccupied.
Created: Wed, 21 Aug 2024, Updated: Wed, 21 Aug 2024
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