Live like a king at King Henry VIII’s former country estate
Those wanting to live like royalty now have the chance to with the listing of King Henry VIII’s former country estate - but they’ll need about $28.5 million to make that dream come true.
Though the price may appear a little exorbitant, Chobham Park Estate in Surrey, England, boasts a sprawling 404,606 square metres of land, as well as several buildings that are more than 500 years old.
The main home, a Grade-II heritage-listed building, features six bedrooms and plenty of charm that has accumulated over the 300 years since it was believed to have been built.
As well as its multiple bedrooms, the historical home includes a reception hall, study, drawing room, dining room, large kitchen with a breakfast nook and two cloakrooms.
But it isn’t the only residence found on the property, with two additional cottages, including the aptly named ‘Little Chobham Park Cottage’.
According to real estate firm Knight Frank, Little Chobham’s two bedrooms with ensuites, reception room and kitchen make it ideal for guests or staff.
The property’s other kingly features include a swimming pool, tennis court, stables, several paddocks and numerous garages.
Though King Henry VIII called the estate home from 1937, the property dates back as far as 675 AD and is believed to have been held by the Monks and Abbot of Chertsey Abbey.
After Henry passed the property on to his daughter Queen Mary I in 1558, the estate was sold to the Queen’s chancellor, Nicholas Heath, the Archbishop of York.
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