Briefly discuss the setting of Hetton Abbey in the novel, A Handful of Dust?

The Abbey was at one point very notable in society, but it was rebuilt in 1864, in a Gothic style that has now become outdated. Even remaining family members believe it to be designed in poor taste, but the current occupant, Tony Last, has every intention of keeping it as it is. He has plans to upgrade certain amenities after he pays off the estate's debts left by his parents' deaths.