what is canterville chase? how does the author describe it?

The house originally belonged to the family of Canterville, before Mr. Otis bought it from Lord Canterville. Moreover, the term "Chase" refers to privately owned hunting grounds. Probably surrounding the house was a semi-forested area used for game shooting. According to the author, the house is seven miles from the nearest railway station, the Ascot. It was a Tudor house built amidst a typical English landscape. The author mentions that there are tall trees which have squirrels playing in them, wood pigeons coo sitting on the branches of the trees. Overall, the setting is quite picturesque and provides the reader with an impression that the house is set in a serene area and the natural beauty surrounding the house is beautiful.

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canterville chase is a large mansion whose owner is Lord Canterville. the mansion is said to be haunted by Sir Simon de Canterville's ghost who had stabbed and killed his wife Lady Eleanore de Canterville. hearing about this murder , the relatives of Lady Eleanore de Canterville have starved Sir Simon de Canterville to death.

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