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The Stunning British Estate Hackwood Park

‘Price upon Request’, but we're guessing somewhere north of £65,000,000 based on estimates in 2016. The property dates back to the 13th century and Christie's describes the 260-acre residence as one “tells the story of the history of England, through its incarnation from Royal deer park, to hunting lodge, to grand aristocratic residence”.

During the Second World War, more than 18,500 troops were treated at the estate, which was on-loan as a hospital for the Royal Canadian Army.

Publishing tycoon William Barry lived at his estate until his death in 1995, at which point it was passed on to Lady Camrose, mother of Aga Khan, until her death in 1997. It was reportedly sold for £14,500,000 in the early 2000’s to a foreign billionaire who invested in a substantial renovation for the estate.

The Mansion has gone through an extensive restoration bringing it back to it's original glory. There are 24 bedrooms and 20 full baths and the property has a total of 260 acres consisting of a Park with medieval origins, manicured lawns, avenues, walks and terraces, farmland, pastures, a deer park, and an eighteenth century woodland garden which features a temple, amphitheatre, and a fountain. Additional features include a stable yard, coach house, two detached houses, and two entrance houses. 

The property has several historic designations, including the Grade II listed ornate wrought-iron gates to the estate, surrounded by grazing pastures for sheep and deer and the Grade I listed parklands and botanial gardens, designed by Charles Bridgeman and James Gibbs; the mansion is a Grade II listed building.

For inquiries contact Christie's here