US film-maker loses 'Downton Shabby' High Court case

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Hopwood DePree took the council to court in his bid to take over the Grade II-listed mansion for £1.

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  • Hopwood DePree took the council to court in his bid to take over the Grade II-listed mansion for £1.
  • Reported by BBC Culture and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:47:33 UTC.

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