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Woodchester Villa

Situated high above a bend in the Muskoka River, the 1882 octagonal house, Woodchester Villa is approached by a steep winding drive. Henry J. Bird gave his new home the name Woodchester Villa, after the fondly-remembered village in England which was the place of his birth. If the design of the residence seemed unusual to his fellow-townsmen, Mr. Bird was ready to explain that he wanted to build "a bird cage to keep my Birds in." The historic site houses a museum that contains the Rene M. Caisse Exhibition.

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Location	15 King Street Bracebridge Ontario P1L 1W9
Phone	705-645-5501
Email	info@octagonalhouse.com
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