This stately home was built over three centuries ago in 1702 by the Pargetter family. It is a Grade II listed building that imparts true Jacobean-styled architecture. The exterior is a fanciful vernacular with columns, round-arch arcades and a flat roof with openwork parapets. Details of scrolls, straps and lozenges – typical of this style - also adorn the edifice. The interior sports an original Jacobean fireplace in the Great Dining Room and a neo-classical library [which was added under Cedric Pargetter’s watchful eye.]

Lower Loxley Hall sits atop over 400 acres of parkland that encompasses surrounding farms belonging to the Lower Loxley Estate. The three acres of formal gardens, originally laid by Sir John Pargetter, are still being cultivated to this day by loyal gardener, chauffeur and estate dogs’ body Titcombe.

However, the current generation of Pargetters have lowered the tone a bit of the stately mansion. Gerald Pargetter, Nigel’s father, met his wife while she was dancing for a wartime variety show in London. Although Julia (aka Joan) likes for people to think she was a thespian from good London stock, she was actually a showgirl from an east end, greengrocer’s loins. But delusion is actually Julia’s forte. Playing aristocratic roles around the estate (and with the local gentry) is what she excels at.

The latest additions added to Loxley Towers' grounds are a treetop walk, a rare breeds petting area, a café, a shop and an art gallery. All of which employs Hayley Tucker [nee Jordan], Kathy Perks, Mr and Mrs Titcombe. Lord knows who’s cooking in the café though!