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New York Post
6 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Historic British country house gets massive 21st century makeover — and lists for $68M
A thoroughly modern mansion has just made a big splash on the English real estate market. The white stucco megamansion in Surrey listed with Sotheby's International Realty UK in May, and is currently on offer for $67.72 million. The residence was delisted from England's grading system for historical and architectural significance, Mansion Global reported, allowing the home to receive a full facelift since it was last purchased for the equivalent of $17.65 million in 2011. Advertisement 7 The estate sits in the village of Chobham, an hour's drive from Central London. UK Sotheby's International Realty 7 The mansion was able to undergo significant renovations after it was delisted from the country's historic register. UK Sotheby's International Realty 'It is increasingly rare to find a private retreat of this scale with easy access to London,' listing agent Becky Fatemi told the outlet. 'This is a home for those who seek sophisticated living without compromise — a sanctuary that rivals the world's most prestigious addresses.' Advertisement The impressive sanctuary spans nearly 30,000 square feet, offering 13 bedrooms and 15 full bathrooms. The 58-foot main reception room exemplifies the home's combination of Georgian sensibilities with modern design, with high ceilings and a neutral color palette. The mansion also offers a library, a modern kitchen with a wine fridge and dedicated breakfast area, a 14-person dining hall and a private guest wing. 7 The property enjoys a plunge pool and a tennis court. UK Sotheby's International Realty 7 The grand entry hall combines Austen-esque architecture with Kardashian-esque interior design. UK Sotheby's International Realty Advertisement 7 The home last sold in 2011, and has since undergone a dramatic transformation. UK Sotheby's International Realty 7 The downstairs includes a modern kitchen, a library, a massive dining hall and more. UK Sotheby's International Realty 7 A tree-lined drive leads up to the white stucco home. UK Sotheby's International Realty A terrace runs along the length of the back of the house, with a pathway leading down to the plunge pool. The home's 'leisure complex' also offers a spa, a sauna and a gym, plus a wine cellar and a three-car garage. Advertisement There's also a tennis court and several outbuildings, including a self-contained studio, two lodge houses and staff quarters. The home's position in the village of Chobham puts it within an easy hour's drive from Central London, yet its future stewards can enjoy 54 acres of idyllic gardens followed by sprawling country fields.
The Guardian
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: a hilarious and heart-tugging finale for Big Boys
10pm, Channel 4 Jack Rooke's semi-fictional comedy drama is a joyride of great gags, but at the heart of it have always been the heavier themes of mental health and grief. So prepare for the closing double-bill finale, as Danny (Jon Pointing) grapples with the end of university and thoughts of the future. Pointing, along with Dylan Llewellyn, who plays his best mate Jack, has been spectacular in telling this story – and it gets a fittingly poignant (but still hilarious) ending. Hollie Richardson 7pm, Sky Nature Planet Weird has set itself a UFC-worthy challenge this week: to show us the most gruesome and bizarre forms of wildlife combat. Fortunately, there's no shortage of that in the animal kingdom. Standouts include neck-wrestling giraffes, a spider who dominates then devours their prey, and even the unassuming koala … who is not so cuddly, after all. Ellen E Jones 8.05pm, BBC One Another week, another set of quietly subversive goings-on at Nonnatus House. Joyce (Renee Bailey) anxiously awaits her disciplinary hearing – when, in fact, she is the one who has been the victim of vile racist abuse. Meanwhile, a young couple who have struggled with addiction prepare for the arrival of their second child. Hannah J Davies 9pm, ITV1 This hardy cold-case perennial has looked its age at various points during its sixth series but its climax over the next two nights should still be gripping. In this penultimate episode, arrests are made – but with lies abounding, hardly anyone seems to believe that's the end of the matter. Meanwhile, Jess and Steve prepare for a showdown. Phil Harrison 9pm, BBC Four As with most of his pieces, Edward Elgar hid a riddle in Enigma Variations – and it is yet to be conclusively solved! The masterpiece is performed here by the BBC Philharmonic at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, in a programme that is completed by Arvo Pärt's Swansong. HR 9.05pm, BBC One A weepy but uplifting end to the drama inspired by Jane Austen's sister Cassandra, who in real life burned the author's private letters. As Cassandra (Keeley Hawes) remembers Jane's (Patsy Ferran) final years of ill health, in the present she sets out on a mission to find their niece a new home – and it involves some good old Austen-esque matchmaking. HR Premier League Football: Newcastle v Nottingham Forest, 1pm, Sky Sports Main Event Man City v Liverpool is at 4pm. Super League Rugby: Leigh v Huddersfield, 2.15pm, BBC Two At Leigh Sports Village.
