Living in the 12-bedroom estate is like stepping back centuries in time—with modern comforts.
Now this is where it gets interesting: In 1910, an antiquarian bought the home for £350, Mansion Global, and spent nearly 10 times the amount he purchased it for to painstakingly dismantle and rebuild the home brick-by-brick on a plot of land 70 miles away in Kingston-upon-Thames. During this time, the home was fully rebuilt to its original glory. Now it’s on the market for $17.5 million, after a hefty refurbishment to modernize the house while retaining its 500-year-old charm.
The Tudor-style home retains many design elements reminiscent of the 15th century, like original fireplaces, wood paneling, stained glass windows, stone walls, wooden ceiling beams, vaulted hallways and grand staircases. Of particular interest are the hand-painted crests that hang within the home’s drawing room.
Meanwhile, the west wing of the home is where the more historic rooms can be found, like a magnificent dining hall, study and living room. The second and third floors house the private quarters. Meanwhile, outdoors, the landscaping is another world unto itself: the grounds feature a koi fish pond, an original well and fountain and sprawling manicured gardens and expansive lawns.
While the location looks exceptionally tucked-away and future buyers will enjoy the land’s privacy, it’s also very close to high streets, shopping, schools and parks. In fact, it’s technically located in greaterThe kitchen and dining room have been updated.
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