30th May, 2022

Platinum Jubilee: Homes Fit For a Queen

Platinum Jubilee: Homes Fit For a Queen

This June, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, celebrating 70 years of service. As the entire nation spend an extra special Bank Holiday weekend celebrating, we thought it only fitting that we explore Fine & Country properties fit for royalty.

1. Great Warley, Essex, 4 bedrooms

Set in an elevated 23-acre plot, Foxburrows is a truly majestic home, having been individually designed and constructed by the current owner in 2008. The Georgian-style property is accessed via private gates from a tree-lined lane, which leads onto a large driveway with amply parking and quadruple garaging. The home also benefits from four bedrooms, five bathrooms and four spacious reception rooms.

2. Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, 9 bedrooms

A captivating incarnation of a Regency Mansion, this exquisite property benefits from elevations of sculpted English Stone and an interior defined by period detailing, marble, and the finest fittings throughout. Set within landscaped parkland in the heart of Worcestershire, this country home also features a full leisure suite with a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym, as well as a detached three-bedroom cottage and grounds extending to 18.74 acres.

3. Cobham, Surrey, 6 bedrooms

This grand six-bedroom detached home is situated in one of Cobham’s most sought-after addresses. The property is arranged over three floors and boasts stylish interiors, a showstopping entrance hall, a gorgeous garden room overlooking the landscaped gardens and a bespoke integrated kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and a fabulous horseshoe island, providing ample space for entertainment. Sporting and recreational activities in the vicinity are exceptional including racing at Sandown, Royal Ascot and Epsom Downs, and polo at Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park.

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4. Llanhennock, Monmouthshire, 8 bedrooms

One of the best known and most admired houses in South Wales, and with up to 75 acres available, Glen Usk commands a prominent position in the Usk Valley with gardens running down to the river and a superb outlook over the famous Ryder Cup Golf Course. The property is distributed over four floors in a typical symmetrical Georgian design and includes a superb Grecian-style temple. Externally, you will find beautiful mature gardens, equestrian facilities and two two-bedroom cottages, ideal for staff.

5. Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, 5 bedrooms

Holmewood is an exceptional country home that adjoins open farmland in a private 2-acre setting. Built in 1885, the property has been subject to continuous refurbishment and redevelopment to present a truly lavish family home. The property includes a hand-crafted Clive Christian kitchen, six reception rooms, a gym, seven bathrooms, five bedrooms, and incredible rural views. There is also a brand-new, purpose-built garden house with a swim spa, hot tub and bar, ideal for entertaining.

6. Winford, Somerset, 5 bedrooms

This impressive 400-year-old stone-built former farmhouse has been lovingly upgraded in recent years with the finest attention to detail to provide a comfortable and stylish family home. Despite refurbishment, the Grade II* Listed historic home has lost none of its period charm, featuring vaulted beamed ceilings, deep stone mullion windows, an Inglenook fireplace, and old flagstones. Outside, enjoy beautiful gardens and grounds of over half an acre.

7. Raithby, Lincolnshire, 18 bedrooms

Built circa 1760, this magnificent Grade II Listed waterside country house sits in an elevated 8-acre plot with three floors hosting over 60 rooms in total. Raithby Hall was the seat of the Brackenbury and Rawnsley families, built for Robert Carr Brackenbury and later extended in 1848 and 1873 by George Gilbert Scott. The residence is also of great importance due to the Grade II Listed Methodist chapel which can be found on the grounds.

8. Everleigh, Wiltshire, 19 bedrooms

Approached by a long, private driveway, Everleigh Manor is one of Wiltshire’s finest country homes with a fascinating history. The property is set majestically in over 30 acres of grounds between the edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the vast expanses of Salisbury Plain. The eight-bedroom main house is accompanied by a successful bed and breakfast with a further 10 bedrooms and a separate one-bedroom cottage. On the premises, you can also find a swim spa and gym.

9. Great Totham, Essex, 7 bedrooms

This magnificent 2.5-acre home features two detached self-contained living spaces, a tennis court, and a stunning outdoor pool area. The property has been beautifully developed and renovated to provide versatile living space and high-quality fittings influenced by an Italian villa style. The stately home also benefits from incredible views of manicured gardens and the surrounding countryside.

10. East Molesley, Surrey, 8 bedrooms

Moulsey House holds a prime position in one of the most prestigious locations in East Molesey, with the historic Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park right on its doorstep. The unique family home is set in 0.6 acres and is arranged over four floors. Key features of the property include a luxury leisure and entertainment complex, marble floors, a galleried reception hall spanning two floors, a large conservatory and lift access to all floors.

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