Hopwood DePree – The American Actor Who Gave Up Hollywood for a £13 Million Restoration of His Family’s Ancestral Home, Hopwood Hall
Summary of Hopwood DePree Key Life Event Details Name Hopwood DePree Born February 1970, United States Famous for Actor, Filmmaker, Heritage Conservationist Hopwood Hall Project Restoration of 600-year-old Hopwood Hall in Middleton, England Restoration Investment £500,000+ invested in restoration Memoir Downton Shabby: One American's Ultimate DIY Adventure Net Worth Not publicly disclosed Key Takeaways In recent news, Hopwood DePree, the American actor turned heritage enthusiast, finds himself at the center of a dramatic and bittersweet chapter in his life. His dream of restoring Hopwood Hall, a centuries-old family estate in Greater Manchester, England, has hit a major setback. After investing over £500,000 of his own money and dedicating seven years to the project, DePree has been locked out of the historic 15th-century manor by the building's owners and the local council. His ambitious £13 million plan to transform the hall into a cultural hub may now be shattered, but his story is far from over.
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