_International View 2017: The UK's finest stately homes
Must see UK properties as seen in 2017's International View magazine and on the market through Knight Frank.
May 01, 2017
Wentworth Gate - Surrey, UK
Situated on the prestigious Wentworth Estate, this magnificent property of grand proportions exudes elegance and quality, benefiting from a fabulous swimming pool complex, garaging for four cars, landscaped grounds, basketball court and direct access onto the 17th green of the East Course.
Accommodation includes:
• 6 bedrooms
• 7 bathrooms
• 6 reception rooms
• Indoor swimming pool complex
• Garaging for 4 cars
• Staff annexe
• Cinema room, wine store & games room
Eaton Place - Belgravia, London
An elegant, impeccably designed home of 12,000 sq ft situated in one of the finest locations in Belgravia. This outstanding Grade II* listed property was built in 1829 by Thomas Cubitt as part of Sir Robert Grosvenor’s vision for Belgravia as ‘the capital of the fashionable world’.
With unparalleled family and entertainment space and generous proportions, the house tastefully combines traditional detailing with contemporary aesthetics.
Accommodation includes:
• 8 bedrooms including staff mews house
• 9 bathrooms
• 7 reception rooms
• Cinema
• Lift
• Roof terrace & decked courtyard
• Gym, pool & spa area
• Display wine cellar
Pinewood House - Oxshott, Surrey
A stunning Grade II* listed house restored to its original glory with high specification facilities to include an indoor swimming complex with gymnasium and spa. In addition is the magnificent double height grand hall, ballroom, drawing room, library, sitting room, family room, commercial kitchen and wine cellar.
Upstairs are two master bedroom suites, six further bedroom suites, cinema and observatory tower with 360° views. Also available are ancillary domestic offices, security flat and detached staff cottage. The stunning gardens take inspiration from their historic origins and the hilltop position giving outstanding vistas over the Crown Estate.
Accommodation includes:
• 9 bedroom suites
• 6 reception rooms
• Indoor swimming pool complex, landscaped gardens & grounds
• Underground garaging for 20 cars & observatory tower with 360° views
• Detached 4 bedroom guest/staff cottage
• Approximately 2,671 sq m (29,716 sq ft)
Faldonside - Melrose, Scotland
A unique Georgian country house in the Scottish borders. Originally constructed in 1800, this exquisite family home is set in extensive parkland on the banks of The River Tweed in the heart of Sir Walter Scott country.
Accommodation includes:
• 10 bedrooms
• 5 bathrooms
• 6 reception rooms including drawing room & dining room
• Two ancillary flats, plus garaging, stabling, tennis court & trout fishing
• In all about 44 acres (17.8 ha) of parkland & gardens
• Only 2 miles from Borders railway
• Gross internal floor area approximately 13,166 sq ft
The Manor - Lillingstone Lovell, Buckingham
Standing in the middle of over 120 acres of open countryside, The Manor enjoys an enviable private position. Having been recently refurbished, the house is beautifully presented and has two cottages, a stable yard, mature gardens with superb equestrian facilities including an indoor riding arena.
Accommodation includes:
• 6 bedroom suites
• 6 reception rooms
• Self contained 2 bedroom staff/guest annexe
• Two 2 bedroom cottages
• 16 stables, indoor arena, post & rail paddocks
• Woodland, lake & tennis court
The Priory - Odiham, Hampshire
A beautiful Grade II listed manor house set on the edge of Odiham. The house sits centrally, in around 4.7 acres of meticulous formal gardens, lawned areas and grounds.
Accommodation includes:
• Master bedroom with en-suite & dressing room
• 4 to 6 further bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 double and a single garageAdjoining victorian glasshouse
• Swimming pool
• In all about 4.7 acres 1.9 ha
The Manor House - West Stratford, Dorset
A privately positioned Grade I listed manor house the edge of a picturesque Dorset village, with a cottage and traditional outbuildings. The house stands in stunning landscaped gardens and grounds with a walled garden and views over water meadows.
Accommodation includes:
• 6 bedrooms
• 4 bathrooms
• In all about 20.4 acres (8.3 ha)
• Frontage on River Winterbourne
• Tennis court & swimming pool
• Landscaped gardens and grounds designed by George Carter