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flag Hampshire's historic Ashe Park, once visited by Jane Austen, faces demolition for a new house despite local protests.

flag A £17 million country house in Hampshire, England, once visited by Jane Austen, is set to be demolished despite local opposition. flag The Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council approved plans to replace Ashe Park, an estate dating back to the 1600s, with a new "Queen Anne style" house, citing the building's lack of direct influence on Austen's literary work and its poor condition. flag Local residents are concerned about the loss of heritage and environmental impact.

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