VOICED: English stately home sells off treasures

The transcript discusses the Duke of Devonshire's estate, highlighting space issues and the subsequent Sotheby's auction to clear out items. The auction, held in Derbyshire, featured over 20,000 lots, including heirlooms from the Mitford sisters. Notable sales included a 1915 Humber touring car and an 18th-century marble fireplace. The auction raised over six and a half million pounds, exceeding expectations, and the funds will support a green energy project, alleviating space constraints in the estate.

What did the Duchess of Devonshire express interest in during the auction?

How much money was raised during the auction, and what was it used for?