Francis York

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John Nash-Inspired Country House Outside London

This property is on the market for £12,000,000, listed with Strutt and Parker.

On the market for the first time, Woodlands is a grand country house built in the style of a John Nash Villa, featuring his signature white-stucco facade.

The prolific Georgian-era architect is perhaps most famous for his redesign of Buckingham Palace and his development of Regent’s Park and Regent Street.

The classical residence feels timeless, however it was actually built only 45 years ago for a residential developer with a keen eye for Classical design.

Inside, Woodlands offers elegantly proportioned living spaces, with a focus on symmetry, space, and light and featuring elaborate mouldings and rich details.

The entire property was designed with family in mind, including the majestic hall with its grand galleried staircase, envisioned for a grand entrance at the owner’s daughter's future wedding.

The 5-bedroom family home offers 6908 square feet of interior space, with dach of the reception rooms looking out onto the terrace and parkland.

Nestled in a 106 acre estate with paddocks, parkland, and woodland, the property is surrounded by mature landscaped gardens, as well as fruit and vegetable gardens, and a conservatory.

The property comes with a swimming pool, tennis court, and additional accommodation available in the coach house and 3 cottages.

With its close proximity to central London and pastoral setting on one of Britain’s oldest roads, Woodlands is one of the finest country houses on the market today.

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