A luxurious and historic manor house – with connections to Britain’s most famous landscaper Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and the Romanov dynasty – is on sale for £6.5million and available to view remotely during lockdown.
Prestbury House on Hampton Court estate in London, boasts eight large bedrooms, substantial gardens and plenty of grand living spaces as well as modern interior, a staff kitchen and wine cellars.
The Grade II listed abode was originally built in 1742 to provide an official residence for the Royal Master Gardener to first King George II plus later King George III – and in 1764 the famed landscaper ‘Capability’ Brown used it as his offices.
Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia, the exiled sister of Tsar Nicolas II, also put the grand home to use as offices and accommodation for her staff and family when living in nearby Wilderness House between 1937 to 1960.
A luxurious and historic manor house (pictured) – with connections to Britain’s most famous landscaper Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and the Romanov dynasty – is on sale for £6.5million and available to view remotely during lockdown
Prestbury House is located off Hampton Court Road in London, and boasts eight large bedrooms (pictured, is the main bedroom), substantial gardens and plenty of grand living spaces as well as modern interior, a staff kitchen and wine cellars
The Grade II listed abode (above is the dining room) was originally built in 1742 to provide an official residence for the Royal Master Gardener to first King George II plus later King George III – and in 1764 the famed landscaper ‘Capability’ Brown used it as his offices
Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia, the exiled sister of Tsar Nicolas II, also put the grand home (pictured, its plush staircase) to use as offices and accommodation for her staff and family when living in nearby Wilderness House between 1937 to 1960
It was then sold and Prestbury House became a privately owned residence, a status that remains today. Pictured: One of the house’s glamorous bathrooms, compete with a shower and luxurious bathtub
It was then sold and Prestbury House became a privately owned residence, a status that remains today.
The Georgian manor house, which is being sold by Beauchamp Estates, is adjacent to the Royal Paddocks and Hampton Court Palace and opens onto the 1,100 acres of Bushy Park.
It offers a first floor balcony, a large family kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, study, first floor lounge and media room, master bedroom suite with a connecting bathroom, and seven further bedrooms.
There is also a staff kitchen, wine cellars and a separate artist’s studio and day room in the substantial gardens, as well as a contemporary interior, which boasts white walls and furnishings.
Prestbury House was originally built in 1742 with an elegant brick facade and tall windows.
It was created with the intended use of providing an official residence for the Royal Master Gardener to first King George II and later King George III.
The first occupant of Prestbury House was landscape architect George Lowe who oversaw the construction of the manor house and who between 1738-1758 served as Master Gardener to King George II.
John Greening who served as Master Gardener to first George II and then King George III between 1758 to 1764 was the next person to call the house home.
In 1764, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown chose to make nearby Wilderness House his official residence and used Prestbury House first as his offices before sub-letting the property to one of his estate managers.
Then in 1881, the Royal Household decided that Wilderness House and Prestbury House should be used as grace and favour residences.
The Georgian manor house, which is being sold by Beauchamp Estates , is adjacent to the Royal Paddocks and Hampton Court Palace and opens onto the 1,100 acres of Bushy Park. Pictured: Another elegant living space in the three-floor abode
It offers a first floor balcony, a large family kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, study, first floor lounge and media room (pictured above), master bedroom suite with bathroom, and seven further bedrooms
There is also a staff kitchen (pictured above), wine cellars and a separate artist’s studio and day room in the substantial gardens, as well as a contemporary interior, which boasts white walls and furnishings
Prestbury House was originally built in 1742 with an elegant brick facade and tall windows. Pictured: One of the eight bedrooms which offers scenic views of the nearby park when looking out of the tall, attention-stealing windows
The home (pictured is its wide and open hallways) was created with the intended use of providing an official residence for the Royal Master Gardener to first King George II and later King George III
The first occupant of Prestbury House was landscape architect George Lowe who oversaw the construction of the manor house and who between 1738-1758 served as Master Gardener to King George II. Pictured: One of the glamorous bathrooms which leads to an open and an elegantly decorated bedroom
In 1764, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown chose to make nearby Wilderness House his official residence and used Prestbury House first as his offices before sub-letting the property to one of his estate managers. Pictured: The regal fire places dotted throughout the house (left) and the opulent flooring (right)
The properties were modernised with Prestbury House given electricity and bathrooms in 1935-1936 and the same upgrades done to Wilderness House in 1907-1912.
Between 1937 to 1960, Wilderness House was provided to Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia, the exiled sister of Tsar Nicolas II, as her official London residence whilst Prestbury House served as offices, administration and accommodation for her staff and family.
It is from here that Grand Duchess Xenia and her staff had to deal with the claims of impostor Anna Anderson who fraudulently said she was the Grand Duchess Anastasia (the fraud was only proven in 1991 after DNA analysis).
The house has a grand marble tiled entrance hall with access to an inner hall with parquet flooring and access to the main staircase that leads to all floors, while the main reception room has a grand Regency fireplace, coffered ceiling and parquet flooring.
The private gardens surrounding the manor house were redesigned in 2011 by landscape designer Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd.
Those interested in the property can have a 360 degree ‘virtual viewing’ tour with a Beauchamp sales agent linked up during the footage to answer any questions.
An applicant could let the unoccupied furnished Prestbury House for £4,500 per week during the current lockdown and if they liked the property it could be purchased for £6.5million.
Jeremy Gee, Managing Director of Beauchamp Estates, said: ‘Prestbury House is a magnificent turn-key dressed manor house in Bushy Park, it is truly an outstanding lockdown pad, providing everything needed for self isolation.
‘The 7,305 sqft house and gardens provide all the space and facilities needed to entertain a family during the current UK lockdown, allowing for a range of different work, cultural or leisure activities.’
Between 1937 to 1960, Wilderness House was provided to Grand Duchess Xenia of Russia, the exiled sister of Tsar Nicolas II, as her official London residence whilst Prestbury House served as offices, administration and accommodation for her staff and family. Pictured: One of the glamorous living spaces which boasts statement furnishings
A kitchen with an eye-catching counter in the middle of the cream-themed room. Those interested in the property can have a 360 degree ‘virtual viewing’ tour with a Beauchamp sales agent linked up during the footage to answer any questions
An applicant could let the unoccupied furnished Prestbury House (pictured is one of its bedrooms) for £4,500 per week during the current lockdown and if they liked the property it could be purchased for £6.5million
A living room with large sofas and plush curtains, as well as a head-turning tall window as its statement feature. In 1881, the Royal Household decided that Wilderness House and Prestbury House should be used as grace and favour residences
An office with a daring theme of black and white boasts remarkable views as well as an elegant fireplace. Jeremy Gee, Managing Director of Beauchamp Estates, said: ‘Prestbury House is a magnificent turn-key dressed manor house in Bushy Park, it is truly an outstanding lockdown pad, providing everything needed for self isolation’
The house has a grand marble tiled entrance hall (pictured to the left of this elegant living room) with access to an inner hall with parquet flooring and access to the main staircase that leads to all floors
The eight-bedroom Prestbury House in London has plenty of lavish living spaces across three floors (pictured, the floor plan)