This property is listed by Tim Phillips and Stephen White of Savills for £15,000,000

Yes, yes, and so much yes to Barrington Hall. This 18th century English countryside mansion is a wonderful example of Neo-Jacobean architecture, set within 41.25 acres of beautiful parkland, complete with ornamental trees and lake. Located nearby the lovely rural village of Hatfield Broad Oak, this estate offers fine country living within a one hour drive of London. 

The Barringtons’ family history reaches back to the 12th century, when they were wardens of Hatfield forest, giving them exclusive rights to its lumber. In the 17th century, the family rose in rank. 

Sir Francis Barrington was knighted in 1603 and then made a baronet in 1611. King James I of Enlgand, was in need of money, so as a way to raise funds he created the title of Baronet and gave it to some 200 gentlemen in May of 1611. In exchange for the title, candidates had to pay the King £1,095 (this was how much it cost the King for 30 soldiers for 3 years).

The title of Baronet is a position in lower nobility that is below a Baron, but higher than a Knight. Like a Knight, Baronets are addressed as “Sir”, but unlike the title of Knight, which does not pass to the heirs but ends on the bearer's death, Baronets can pass their title to their heirs.

The Barringtons continued to expand their estate at Hatfield Broad Oak, nearly owning the entire parish. However the family line and Baronet were extinguished with Sir Fitzwilliam Barringron; he died in 1832 with no males heirs. 

Barrington Hall was commissioned to be built by John Shales Barrington in 1735 as a long-term family seat, constructed in the Classic Georgian style by architect John Sanderson who built Stratton Park for the Duke of Bedford. It would take 20 years to finish the property and Barrington passed away before its completion; the house was not permanently occupied for over 120 years until 1863 when it passed to a distant relative.

The eminent and ambitious George Alan Lowndes had the house remodelled to reflect the neo-Jacobean style with architect Edward Browning, and he lived there until his death in 1904. The house was then purchased by the heir of a prominent Essex banking family, Alfred Gosling, whose family resided there until it was sold to the British Livestock Company in 1977.

It became the corporate headquarters for CPL Aromas, a family perfumery business, and was sold in 2014 to London-based developer Silvertown Properties who spent 3.5 years restoring the large country house to its former glory. 

Barrington Hall is approached down an oak lined driveway and has 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, covering 29,484 sqft. Inside the home retains much of its original architecture such as original fireplace mantles, while at the same time it has been updated with modern finishes.

Notable features include fine fireplaces, high ceilings and exquisite detail to doors, joinery and plasterwork, particularly in the grand reception hall and main staircase. The home was also updated extensively, and has an indoor swimming pool and a leisure complex (jacuzzi, steam rooms, spa) on the lower level. Outdoor amenities include equestrian facilities, an all-weather tennis court, and a heated pool and pool house. The Georgian mansion comes with a six-bedroom coach house, a two-bedroom cottage and two-bedroom apartment. 

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