Regality and sophistication by no means get outdated. Early this February, a 500-year-old mansion in Kingston-upon-Thames was listed for US$17.5 million. Often known as “Cedar Court docket”, the property is 14,447 sqft with 12 bedrooms, 9 bogs and an extra 2-bedroom annex.
The three-story Tudor mansion was initially constructed within the 1480s for a wealthy salt service provider within the Essex city of Colchester, which was mentioned to be Britain’s oldest recorded city. In 1910, it was dismantled and rebuilt on the unique Coombe Hill — perched in a single acre of mature landscaped gardens with a effectively, fountain and koi fish pond.
Because the story goes, an antiquarian purchased the property and spent 100-times the acquisition worth to relocate the mansion to the plot of land owned by him. Now, after its cautious reconstruction in 1910 and modernisation, the property nonetheless has its uniqueness and enchantment.
As per Rokstone’s founder and managing director, Becky Fatemi, on Mansion World, consumers are normally interested in the property’s fascinating narrative. For the charming Cedar Court docket, it was that and “the rigour of being constructed twice and extensively refurbished very not too long ago”.
Having endured centuries and the relocation, the mansion is an embodiment of historical past and character. The brokerage described the mansion as “each whimsical and sensible” with authentic options that had been “meticulously maintained and cherished”.
Inside, the mansion is cut up into the Westwing and Eastwing and has a particular goal every, based on its itemizing. The Westwing begins with an extravagant and well-preserved Tudor corridor with a protracted gallery. Following that may be a examine, front room and spacious eating corridor — all made extra distinguished with fireplaces, wooden panelling, beamed ceilings and authentic stained glass home windows. In the meantime within the Eastwing extension, resides a modern trendy kitchen full with a pantry, laundry room, cellar and double storage.
The lavish main bedroom occupies the primary ground within the Westwing, and the opposite bedrooms span all through the center and Eastwing. On the highest ground, there are extra bedrooms, two bogs and a spacious front room as effectively.
From the majestic property’s structure and facilities to its trendy touches and placement, Rokstone claims the Cedar Court docket to be the final word trophy dwelling for a high-net-worth household. The property is surrounded by among the best faculties and has easy entry to airports and Central London. The realm additionally presents golf programs, tennis and squash golf equipment, in addition to each indoor and outside swimming swimming pools.
The English manor is listed by affiliate director Shana Edwards of Rokstone.
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