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Castle House, Buckingham “We never really own a property, we buy the right to be the caretakers of a property for future generations and it  is a huge responsibility to be the owner of a Grade 1 listed property.   Castle House is a beautiful, historic home. I particularly like the master bedroom which is steeped in character.” Castle House is a large Grade I listed town house positioned on West Street in the centre of the historic county town of Buckingham, says the brochure from agent Knight Frank.  Whilst the main range of the house, which dates from around 1708, is built of red brick with limestone dressings, the much older east and west wings are of coursed limestone rubble to the ground floor with rendered timber framed construction to the first floor.  The east range survives largely complete and evidently consisted of a large ground floor rooms, over a stone cellar with 2 chambers to the first floor, one being much larger than the other and with an open timber roof.

“I rather like this property, it offers so much and retains so many wonderful features. The dining room is magnificent but I’m not sure I know that many people I like to invite over for dinner!” A Grade II* listed Elizabethan manor house set in 10 acres of formal gardens, woodland and orchards within a further 65 plus acres of parkland. Dating back to the early 12th century, the main house of Markyate Cell offers in the region 12,000 Sq ft. Unquestionably one of the finest and most lavish abodes in the county, the staggering property has been meticulously enhanced by the current owners who have embraced the elegant and nuanced décor of a traditional home.  Through the picturesque and meandering tree lined driveway you approach the property in all its magnificent grandeur. Notably, the three rounded lead covered turrets, crenelated gable end brick work and ornate moulded stonework. Sitting prominently in an elevated central location within the grounds the resplendent home offers a range

Well, in the village of Little Bardfield in Essex it would be here; what is now called The Old Rectory... https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/58469710/ Features and description 7 bedrooms 7 reception rooms 6 bathrooms 8.18 acres Outbuildings Period Detached Garden Gym Parking Roof Terrace Rural Swimming Pool Tennis Court Triple Garage Village Cellar Lake View Woodland Paddock The Old Rectory is a wonderful family house in Little Bardfield. This historic Grade II listed 7 bedroom property is set amidst beautiful mature grounds, extending to around 8.18 acres in total, including a recently renovated, 2 bedroom cottage.  The house dates from the late 18th century to early 19th century and is constructed of red brick under a hipped red tiled roof.  Welcomed by an impressive reception hall, the house has a range of character features including wood floors, sash windows and shutters, ornate cornicing and open fireplaces. On with Knight Frank Country Department for £3,500,000.  To follo

Westbrook House Westbrook Hill, GU8  https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property/105763964 On with Hanover Private Ltd for £25,000,000 216 acres Swimming pool, spa, gym Tennis court Far reaching views Totally private and secure Beautiful formal gardens including impressive walled and kitchen gardens Lake and streams Woodland and parkland Lodge cottage  Outbuildings and barn To follow, watch, read or like please click below for access to all my social media channels: 👉 A Country Agent 👈 Or scan the QR code:

  A former hunting lodge on the Wentworth Estate... An extraordinary Grade II* listed Elizabethan country home positioned discreetly on the edge of Nettlestead village. Believed to have once formed part of the Wentworth’s estate and probably used as a hunting lodge because of its fine vantage points overlooking the surrounding countryside. Strutt & Parker £2,500,000 Nettlestead, Ipswich, Suffolk https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property/89901088 Details correct at the time of writing.  To follow, watch, read or like please click below for access to all my social media channels: 👉 A Country Agent 👈 Or scan the QR code:

Chilham Castle, Kent  “A truly magnificent house with an extensive history dating back to 1174.   Boasting its own Taittinger planted vineyard, parkland, lakes and extensive equestrian facilities. At the heart of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty this Grade I listed property is surely one of the finest properties on the market today.”     Brochure : A truly magnificent property in a landscape of extraordinary beauty, Grade I listed Chilham Castle is unquestionably one of the finest houses in the south-east of England. In remarkable condition, not only is it architecturally outstanding, it is also an exceptionally comfortable family home. Wikipedia entry: The polygonal keep of the  Norman  Castle, the oldest building in the village, dates from 1174 and is still inhabited - making it perhaps one of the oldest dwellings in the UK. It was said to have been built for  King Henry II . But archaeological excavations carried out in the 1920s suggest that it stands on the founda