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Historical Hereford Grade-I listed country manor (UK), £2,750,000

In estate, Europe, Historic, lake, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, Traditional, UK

This 9-bed country estate sits on 10 acres, with 3 lakes

This Hereford-based nine-bedroom manor house, sitting in 10 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, is not only a spectacular family home but a real piece of history. As a Grade-I listed country house, this property boasts some incredible original features and intriguingly combines different historical styles, from Tudor to Georgian, to create a truly exceptional place to live in.

With origins in Tudor times and extensive additions and renovations, the house is a palimpsest of the past

Right from the sweeping driveway, this manor will impress. Enter via the cloister porch and through a carved oak door into a reception room that will take you right back to Tudor times. Oak panelling on the walls and an oak staircase sweeping up set the tone, which is continued through the downstairs living and dining areas of the main house.

How many of your friends have a cloister porch?

There are also ample, magnificent fireplaces that will only enhance the aesthetic, although be reassured that the house has oil fired central heating as well as other conveniences the Tudors would have been denied, such as mains electricity and water.

The oak-panelled entrance hall sets the tone for this impressive, historical property

There are five receptions rooms on the ground floor, all classic in their styling and spacious in size. These can be turned to whatever purposes are suitable, with space for a drawing room, a snug, a formal dining room and a TV or family room.

Five reception rooms can serve a variety of purposes, all with regal, atmospheric styling and design

The larger rooms lend themselves to grandeur – these make impressive rooms for hosting guests – while the smaller rooms feel more homely and could be nice places of retreat after busy days.

Large, well-placed windows bring light and glimpses of the glorious grounds

A classic farmhouse kitchen boasts the historical feel you’d hope for, with modern conveniences and machines subtly incorporated to ensure its a workable, useful space for the modern family.

A ‘cottage kitchen’ vibe is given the chic treatment to create a convenient, attractive space

While the kitchen is a large enough space for casual meals, the dining rooms are splendid and can set off a meal time with the views across the park from the multi-aspect windows.

Dinner parties can be hosted in historical style – and think of family Christmas meals!

Climbing the oak staircase brings householders to a large, impressive first floor landing and hallway, with yet more panelling and historic features. Corridors lead off across the two wings of the house to the nine large bedrooms that are spread across this property.

Climb the creaking wooden stairs to discover some of the nine bedrooms

The current owners have styled each bedroom in a distinctive colour palette for ease of identification, and there is a natural Master bedroom accompanied by an impressive en-suite bathroom and dressing area.

Bedrooms vary in size but are all comfortable and well provided for in terms of washing facilities

In addition to the en-suite bathrooms, there are multiple family bathrooms to be shared across the various bedrooms and all washing features are at once luxurious and classic.

Elegant bathrooms complement the style of the house

This manor house may bristle with historical charm, but the renovations have been thoughtfully considered to create a luxurious modern home inside and out. One of the largest outbuildings has now become a pool complex complete with large indoor pool, changing rooms, a gym and additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

A barn has been converted to house the pool, changing area, gym and additional accommodation

There is also a large triple garage for cars alongside the sweeping driveway, above which is an apartment that can be used for various purposes. The current owners use it as a music room, but it could equally be transformed into a studio or as a stand alone property for older or youngers householders to have some autonomy.

Another outbuilding has space for three cars in the garage, with a standalone apartment above

The grounds that come with this property are utterly sublime and will delight all those who dreamt of owning a classic English country estate. In addition to a landscaped area of garden with a greenhouse and various wood sheds/stores, there are three large lakes with foot bridges as well as much land left to wildlife to enjoy.

Enjoy woodland walks and lakeside picnics in the sublime landscaped grounds

The ten acres will bring much pleasure, from the kitchen garden to the woodland walks and the brook, while closer to the house there are well-positioned terraces that make magnificent positions for al-fresco meals and drinks during the warmer months.

The house is close to Ross-on-Wye, an attractive and popular village

The manor is on the edge of a village (Phocle Green) and just 3 miles from the popular and attractive Ross-on-Wye. Larger towns for additional amenities are within easy reach: Hereford is 14 miles away and Ledbury just 11 miles. There is a station at Ledbury (9.7 miles from the house) where trains to London take around 2.5 hours.

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9 bedroom country house for sale in Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7TL, HR9 (rightmove.co.uk)

8-bed Victorian splendour, Nottingham (UK), £2,550,000

On 27 March 2024

In estate, Europe, Historic, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, property, UK

Could Magdala Mount be your next home in Nottinghamshire?

If you’re seeking a home near Nottingham, there can be few more impressive yet luxuriously liveable than the Victorian house of Magdala Mount. It was built in the late 19th century within the beautiful conservation area and even hosted Edward VIII when he was Prince of Wales (he met his mistress for romantic weekends here!).

Feel like Victorian upper-crust from the moment you enter the impressive hallway

Leave the Porsche on the sweeping driveway and step into the grand and vast, oak-lined entrance hall (complete with open fireplace and stained glass window). The historic flourishes of the property have all been maintained and it would be easy to feel you’d stumbled into your favourite period drama..

The vast hallway has been turned into a comfortable reception room

The ground floor is divided between the large, impressive areas and more cosy, intimate spaces where different moments will find their joy. A real treasure is the hand-built kitchen, complete with a bay window and decorative high ceiling. This glorious space whispers of the past while fizzing with the future (modern conveniences galore).

Expect a better kitchen than the Victorians would have had

The kitchen has space for a table that would suit casual family meals, but those you want to impress (or intimidate) while surely be hosted in the splendid dining room, complete with multi-aspect windows and access out to the terraces. Another decorative ceiling add a sprinkle of majesty to make for a spectacular room for merry-making.

Dual-aspect windows make the dining room inviting during daylight and night

A must-have of every Victorian pad was the orangery or glass house, and this incredible specimen was built in 1908 by Foster and Pearson of Beeston (they built the glasshouses at Chatsworth too). It teems with plants and has an automatic irrigation system (that means no stress for you). This space is a superb spot for entertaining or chilling out, whether water or sunshine bounces off the walls and roof.

The orangery is a tall, comfortable space alive with plants and sunshine

The reception rooms keep on coming, with some exquisitely decorated living rooms and comfortable sitting areas that can serve as formal parlours or cosy TV rooms, depending on need. The choice is yours…if you buy this property.

With ornate ceilings and sumptuous furnishings, all the rooms are inviting places to be

As the modern owner of this house will probably have to spend a bit of time working, there is a stylish custom-built study to serve the purpose. It was created by Hammonds and has two individual work areas as well as direct access out into the garden (for when it all gets too much..).

The home office contains two areas of workers and direct access outside

If it really all gets too much, make a dash down the stairs to a vast wine cellar, where there is capacity for around 1,500 bottles, stored at optimal temperature (of course).

Bottles not included, unfortunately

When the toil or the entertaining is complete, householders can climb up the grand staircase to find an enormous landing area that leads off commodiously to the six bedrooms within this main house.

The landing upstairs is almost a room in itself and leads off to six bedrooms

The stellar master bedroom suite is something glorious to behold; vast, light and opulent, with all the luxurious comfort you’d want from a house this impressive. There is space for a seating area within the windows, allowing your days to start or end in contemplation of your wonderful garden.

The master bedroom is large and elegant, with an en-suite

The master suite has its own stylish bathroom, complete with a freestanding tub in the bay window. Don’t expect historic architecture here (thank goodness), as the bathrooms are modern, sleek and luxurious.

The modern bathrooms are definitely welcome in a historic house

To complete the master ‘package’ is an elegant dressing room amply fitted with wardrobes and drawers to keep clothing and accessories neat yet accessible.

Time to get shopping?

There are five more bedrooms in the main house, two of which get to boast of dressing rooms and en-suites, while the final three bedrooms share an sizeable family bathroom.

The bay windows in bedrooms provide superb views over the gardens

Houseguests can be catered for in glorious style on this property as there is a separate building kitted out for 2-4 people. The ‘Lodge’, adjacent to the main house and renovated to a similar standard, provides over 1,500 sq ft of living and sleeping space over two floors.

Utilities are hidden away from the kitchen to make life less cluttered

With a cosy cottage-style kitchen and comfortable living-dining room, plus two bedrooms and a large bathroom, the Lodge could also work as staff accommodation or let out as an additional income stream.

The Lodge is a self-sufficient accommodation that would suit staff or guests

Another superb addition to this property since the Victorians is the beautifully-designed pool house, complete with swimming pool and jacuzzi, alongside a shower and changing area.

The pool house makes generous use of windows to ensure the space feels bright and welcoming, opening into the garden

The space washes with light from vast windows and bifold doors can open to allow the leisure complex to spill out into the glorious grounds. Current owners have created a gym in the extra space around the pool, but this could also become a mini yoga ‘studio’, as suits the new owners.

There are various nooks for dining or lounging outside in the grounds

The pool house comes equipped with a small preparation kitchen with direct access to a BBQ area to make alfresco dining a breeze during the summer months.

The patios are served by a preparation kitchen and BBQ area outside

In addition to multiple terraces, patios and seating areas, the external delights continue throughout the landscaped gardens; it has been well tended and surges with life. Gardeners should enjoy getting their hands dirty in the shade of what is, surely, the most impressive residential property in the Nottingham area.

The house feels secluded, yet Nottingham city centre is just 1.5 miles away

Despite the impression of splendid isolation, the house is less than 2 miles from Nottingham train station where trains can be caught to London and other major cities including Derby, Birmingham and Manchester. East Midland Airport is around 15 miles away. Local amenities are a short walk away, including restaurants, pubs and some supermarkets, while central Nottingham is around 1.5 miles.

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8 bedroom detached house for sale in Magdala Road, Mapperley Park , NG3 (rightmove.co.uk)

Seaview, period-style mansion (Ireland), €4,500,000

On 28 February 2024

In Contemporary, estate, Europe, Historic, Ireland, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, seaview

Sweep down the driveway to the fountain-fronted entrance of Castlefield House

If you’re seeking a pad in Ireland, Castlefield House – one of the finest of the nation’s period-style mansions – would make a stunning family home. The grand house sits on 2 acres close to Delgany Village and boasts sea views beyond the glorious manicured gardens.

The sea can be glimpsed beyond the splendid, landscaped grounds

Don’t expect mere period-style levels of comfort here. This house and its two standalone mews houses have been upgraded to a luxurious contemporary standard, yet retain historical charm for added grandeur.

Electric gates help to keep the estate secure – and provide an impressive first glimpse

Accessed via electric gates and a curving driveway, the main entrance within Castlefield House is a stunning lobby complete with sweeping staircase and glittering chandelier, the whole space bright and washed with light for a welcoming start. The fireplace provides an opportunity for a roaring hearth to greet visitors in during colder months.

The lobby is light-filled, spacious and high-ceilinged, with a spectacular chandelier

The ground floor of the house holds multiple and varied reception rooms to suit a whole range of entertaining preferences. There is a cosy drawing room featuring an Italian cut limestone fireplace and wooden floors, with doors that lead directly onto a garden terrace.

Small and larger living rooms will suit different purposes – this one has access straight onto the terrace outside

The grand dining room will likely get much use for large family gatherings and dinners with friends or colleagues. This is an elegant space ideal for such sessions, with wooden floors and vast fireplaces.

The large dining room has direct access to a commercial kitchen for catering to more serious events

Handily placed beside the dining room is a fully fitted commercial style kitchen with stainless steel work units, but there is also a less formal, country-style kitchen on the other side of the house for family meals and convivial suppers.

The family kitchen is a more homely, sociable space and is fitted with latest appliances

On this side of the house you will also find a smaller, less formal dining room and utility room, with easy access out onto garden terraces for when meals spill out into the summer air. This configuration – a formal and in-formal divide – makes the house ideal for those who have to host professional engagements or entertain as part of their job.

Cosy family suppers could be held in the less formal dining area

That isn’t to say entertaining should be too staid (this is Ireland, after all) and this house provides the option to go a little more wild! There is a fabulous cinema/party room that your guests will love, complete with sleek bar.

A bar and a dance floor, plus a large screen for movie-watching, make the ‘party room’ a real treat!

This space has upholstered sound proofed walls, a tiered seating area, drop down projector and screen as well as automatic blinds and curtains for that perfect film-watching environment. The bar has the requisite drinks fridges and fronts a concealed dance floor – plus with six bedrooms and two additional houses on the estate, you can accommodate all the party animals!

The upstairs lobby area leads off to six capacious bedrooms

After gracefully ascending the spiral staircase to the first floor you will find six bedrooms, the most impressive of which is the master suite. This master comes complete with dressing room, access to a balcony and an opulent bathroom (marble adorned with double sinks, a deep tub with built in TV plus a shower and a steam room!).

The master bedroom’s bathtub is the best in the house! Bathe like an emperor…

The remaining five bedrooms, all generous in size and oozing comfort, have their own bathrooms and four of the five also have walk-in wardrobes. An additional bedroom could be created in the attic, where the space is currently being used as a games area, combined with a gym and a bar – quite a package!

The games area could become an additional bedroom at the top of the house

Outside in the magnificent gardens there are multiple areas for wandering, contemplation and dining. There are also two mews houses separate from the main house that contain plumbing facilities, providing scope for additional accommodation.

Two additional properties on the estate could provide further accommodation

The house sits in a secluded spot in Delgany, where there are plenty of facilities and amenities nearby, although Dublin centre is easily accessible for more choice and buzz. There is a Park and Ride facility (at Greystones Dart Station) just 6 minutes drive away for buses into the city. For travelling further afield, the motorways N11 and the M50 are both within easy reach, while Dublin airport is 50km away and the port is 30km away.

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6 bedroom house for sale in Wicklow, Ireland (rightmove.co.uk)

14-bed Georgian manor in Kinsale countryside (Ireland), €5,500,000

On 18 October 2023

In Europe, Historic, Ireland, lake, Large grounds, luxury, Nature, Traditional

Live out your country manor fantasy in this beautiful part of Ireland

Fancy having a gorgeous country manor in one of the best places in Ireland to live and work? If the answer is yes, Ballinacurra House is in need of a viewing. This glorious property delivers the sought-after combo of luxury life and countryside chic, with loads of opportunities for adventurous activities right on the doorstep.

Arrive by helicopter to admire this manor from the air…there’s space to land in one of the estate’s fields

The original building is Georgian and the interiors celebrate that regal style while also having been extensively modernised to contain the contemporary conveniences we are now used to. Once you’ve navigated the impressive driveway (via electric gates) – and drawn the gaze away from the glorious landscape – step in the front door to be further wowed.

Cosy, historic elegance is a warming theme throughout the vast choice of reception rooms on the ground floor

The ground floor is packed with a run of enchanting reception rooms; original touches have been given a sparkle by considerate modern interior designers. There is a drawing room, sitting room and an impressive dining space, so lots of scope for having all your pals over.

A formal dining space will lend itself to entertaining or special family gatherings

Meals will materialise (hopefully) from the impressive and well-equipped kitchen – it’s certainly better kitted out than the Georgian cooks had it. This space still retains a charming country-kitchen feel and has access straight outdoors to the gardens and the outdoor eating area for convenience.

The large kitchen has a country-cottage feel, albeit with more space and modern equipment

The bold and distinctive furnishings ensure all the spaces are impressive while still welcoming. While some of the colour palettes may not be to all tastes, it demonstrates how much fun an owner can have with the many areas in this vast manor.

The red snug with a mezzanine level and skylight is eye-catching, demonstrating the scope for a new owner stamping their own mark

There are 8 en-suite bedrooms in the main house, all of which have been designed distinctively to help housekeepers keep track of the various, beautiful sleeping areas. Let guests pick their favourites, although the main suite will be yours, of course!

Eight bedrooms in the main house are distinctly styled but share beauty and elegance

Bathrooms are as luxurious fitted as the rest of the house and the plentitude of them ensures a busy house will never result in queues for the shower. But then, can you bear to even leave your beautiful bedroom on cold winter mornings?

The master suite is the most spacious and will be hard to leave on chilly winter mornings..

The entertainment wing was certainly not a feature of the original Georgian build, but what a treat! Here you will find the additional 6 en-suite guest bedrooms within easy reach of the ballroom and bar, as well as a snooker room for more sedate evenings of entertaining.

Grab your cue and let’s have a game!

The property also has a commercial kitchen (business potential?) while there are two separate buildings (Stone Cottage and Coach House – both 4-bed) on the Estate that could be turned to various purposes. This could be an opportunity for a side income from a quirky AirBnB?

Two separate buildings on the estate could be turned to short-term lets

Being situated in such a stunning landscape will make al-fresco dining a top option when weather allows. This property has a fully equipped terrace area with covered seating areas and an outdoor oven and lots of serving/prepping space.

Get your pizza baking skills up to scratch with a pizza oven in the outdoor kitchen

Leave your seat to dive into the land that comes with this manor; it’s enchanting. There are approx. 20 acres that include some manicured lawns and a walled garden, as well as a pond and streams. There is a horse riding arena (with fields and stables), not to mention a private jetty onto the river (ideal for fishing).

Fishing on your own private patch of water will be a sheer joy for the keen angler

As if this wasn’t enough, the land includes Kippagh Wood (an Irish ancient forest) and a large field that can be used to land up to 4 helicopters at any one time. If you need a little more, there is a newly built 6 bedroom Lodge adjacent to the property with a further 5 acres – this could be thrown into the deal via negotiation.

The six-bed Lodge could be included in the sale if of interest

This incredible Manor is one of the gems of Kinsale in County Cork, a vibrant coastal town that is known as Ireland’s gourmet capital! The town contains all the necessary amenities (supermarkets and services) as well as many cafes and high-end restaurants, historical sites and activities, especially maritime pursuits. The closest airport is in Cork, 16 km away.

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14 bedroom house for sale in Cork, Ireland (rightmove.co.uk)

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