Edgewater

Edgewater is your father's estate, which later becomes yours, in the Desire &amp; Decorum series.

History and Location
Edgewater has been home to the Earl of Edgewater and his family since the title was created for Alfred, First Earl of Edgewater, who is believed to have been a royal bastard. It was later held by Richard of Caen and a prior Vincent (your father's namesake and "a bit of a scoundrel"), among others.

Vincent, Earl of Edgewater and your father, first expected to pass the estate to his son Harry. After Harry's death, it was assumed it would pass instead to his stepson, Edmund Marlcaster. Instead, your father wills the estate to you.

Edgewater is within walking distance of Ledford Park, leading to a close relationship between the families in the two estates. You describe it as being large enough to hold your cottage twenty times over, although this may have been hyperbole.

Edgewater House

 * Sitting room
 * Dining room
 * Bedrooms
 * Ballroom

Edgewater Grounds

 * Gardens (designed in part by Ernest Sinclaire's grandmother)
 * Stables (Luke Harper's place of work before his firing)
 * Lake