A Castellated Country House in Kent
Burned down during the First World War, Oxney Court was left in ruins until 1998 when it was meticulously rebuilt in the Strawberry Hill gothic style.
Oxney Court was first referenced in a charter from 1038, listed as a chapel which was a part of England’s smallest parish.
The country house originates from the 17th century and was rebuilt into its current castellated gothic style in 1764, and expanded over the centuries.
Burned down during the First World War, Oxney Court was left in ruins until 1998 when it was meticulously rebuilt in the Strawberry Hill gothic style.
In 2012, the property was further updated into a modern family home with a number of additions and improvements carried out by James Clague Architects, including a bedroom suite expansion, a screening room and whole house entertainment system, and a new kitchen.
External improvements include the oak framed external kitchen and entertaining area, an adventure area and a barn conversion into a gym and a 1-bedroom guest suite.
Inside the 6 bedroom family home has elegant principal rooms with lovely period detail throughout and features an incredible wine cellar and a lovely rooftop terrace on the 4th floor overlooking the gardens and grounds.
The Grade II-listed house is nestled in 35 acres, approached via a woodland drive and surrounded by formal gardens mostly planted in the 19th century, enclosed by walls and featuring yew hedging.
The charming grounds include a rose garden, a vegetable garden, and a tennis court and pavilion. Tucked in the forest is the 4-bedroom Rose Cottage, and staff accommodation is available in the 2-bedroom Oxney Cottage.
The estate includes some specimen trees planted in by the famed botanist, Joseph Banks, nephew of the owner of Oxney during the late 18th century, whose exotic plant discoveries made Kew Gardens the leading botanical gardens in the world.
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A Gothic-Style Mansion with Formal Gardens in Kent
The grand country house is within walking distance to the charming market town of Tenterden, set at the gates to the 45 acre estate.
This property is on the market for £5,500,000, listed with Savills.
The Grade II listed property dates back to 1846, built for local landowner William Whelan by notable architect William John Donthorn, who would go on to found the Royal Institute of British Architects.
The grand country house is within walking distance to the charming market town of Tenterden, set at the gates to the 45 acre estate.
With its parkland setting featuring ancient woodland and manicured formal gardens, the country estate is a delight of natural wonders, with formal and informal garden rooms across the property, designed by Catherine Berkeley and realized by Mark Wilmshurst.
Of note in the gardens is the “Wisteria Walk Garden”, designed in the Italianate-style and featuring yew hedging and rose-clad walls and arbour which add structure and depth beneath the impressive Wisteria.
Further beyond, find a “Well Garden”, and the impressive “Yew Labyrinth”, as well as the original walled kitchen garden (producing asparagus, gooseberries, and blackcurrants), various gardeners' outbuildings, and a greenhouse.
The 10,000 square foot property makes an impressive family home, with beautifully proportioned rooms and charming period detail throughout the 8-bedroom home.
A renovated 3-bedroom gatehouse and 2-bedroom coach house complete the estate.
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19th Century Gothic-Style Chateau in Brittany
The French country estate is nestled near the historic town of Vitre (with TGV access to Paris), and only 30 minutes to the medieval city of Rennes.
Built in 1860, the fully restored chateau is nestled in 14 acres of bucolic parkland, with formal gardens, an orchard, and a pond.
The 9 bedroom chateau spans nearly 8100 square feet, with a wealth of period detail throughout, including intricate mouldings on the ceilings and walls, wood panelling, original oak parquet floors and several grand marble and stone fireplaces.
The updated property comes with an elevator, and there is also an unfinished indoor swimming pool in the basement.
The French country estate is nestled near the historic town of Vitre in northern France (with TGV access to Paris), and only 30 minutes to the medieval city of Rennes.
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