Overview - Abbots Ford Mansion Prasada Bhawan Nainital
Abbotsford is one of the most distinguished and enchanting stately homes of Nainital. Built in 1876 the Abbotsford mansion was a summer retreat for the then Esquire of the erstwhile United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Made to last for generations, the structure of the house is of solid stone masonry with walls that measure 16 inches in thickness.
Interiors are a taste full mix of high wooden ceilings; tinned roof and pinewood flooring that give the perfect feel of the classic mountain house. Decorating the halls and catching the eye of the visitor are the many fascinating art deco items that reflect the exotic and sophisticated taste of it’s owners from different times. Antiquarian items from different ages and different parts of the world adorn the house, like Italian marble busts, garden statues, Afghani and Jail carpets, wedge wood plate hangings, swords, muskets and much more.
For a fantastic view of the mountains just walk over to the grand living room or the lounge from where the majestic mountains seem to be at an arm’s length. What’s more the in house library has an engaging stock of contemporary and antiquarian books for your reading pleasure.
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