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South Wales Argus
17-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Grade II listed Newport manor house with cinema room on sale
The Newport property, marketed by Fine and Country and set amidst over 17 acres of gardens and woodland, boasts a bespoke 'theatre style' cinema room with soundproofing, as well as extensive stabling and outbuildings. These outbuildings have potential for extra accommodation, equestrian or business use. (Image: Fine and Country via Rightmove) The estate also has a recently renovated roof and utilities, including a new water system, boiler system, electrics, and several replacement windows. As you approach the house, a striking three-sided towered porch with a towering chimney breast greets you, hinting at the grandeur within. The central hall, with its two-storey height, intricate Tudor-style beams, grand staircase, galleried viewing points, and a double-height bay window that floods the space with light, immediately impresses. (Image: Fine and Country via Rightmove) The ground floor boasts a series of spacious rooms, ideal for family life and entertaining. Two distinguished dining rooms with rich wood panelling and statement fireplaces offer exceptional settings for hosting guests. Large bay windows frame views of the expansive lawn and surrounding woodlands. (Image: Fine and Country via Rightmove) The kitchen is both practical and spacious, complete with modern appliances, while a downstairs bathroom adds to the convenience. The first floor houses the master bedroom suite, which includes an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. There are six more bedrooms, each with its own unique charm and history, including one that was once a sewing room. A recently renovated family bathroom serves the upper floor. Every room on this level exudes character, offering a unique window into the property's rich history. (Image: Fine and Country via Rightmove) The top floor of the house is an innovative space. Among its highlights is a beautifully renovated 'bunk room,' tucked into the eaves, offering a creative sleeping space. A bespoke cinema room, soundproofed and equipped with a theatre-style setup, featuring original stall-style chairs from a London theatre, is a special feature for cinema lovers. Outside, the property's extensive grounds are a true asset. Beyond the kitchen wing, there are two utility rooms, stables for three horses, and a double garage with an inspection pit and original hayloft above. The 17 acres of land include a series of gardens set up as 'outdoor rooms' and two mature woodlands, Colomendy and Llansoar Woods. The historical significance of the land is further enhanced by an Iron Age stone fort. With the appropriate permissions, there is significant potential for further development within these grounds. A pre-planning meeting has already been conducted with a view to installing 10 eco lodges in the woods, to run as tourist accommodation, presenting a profitable ongoing business opportunity. The location of the house offers a balance between rural tranquillity and convenient access to amenities. Nestled between Usk and Caerleon, the property is situated in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside. The area offers a variety of excellent primary schools, historic sites, and leisure facilities such as Llandegfedd Reservoir. The riverside town of Usk is nearby, while the Welsh border towns of Monmouth and Chepstow, with their independent cafes, shops, and festivals, are within easy reach. For commuters, the M4 is a 15-minute drive away, with Cardiff and Newport offering further accessibility.
Economic Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Harry Potter TV series to be filmed in £1 billion mini-town with new Privet Drive, claims report. Here's what we know so far
Live Events Harry Porter TV Series Cast (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A £1billion mini-town, incorporating a school and medical centre, will serve as the filming location for the upcoming Harry Potter television series, according to a report of The per the report, Warner Bros is expanding their studio complex in Leavesden, near Watford, Herts, building new roadways, multi-storey parking facilities and expansive hangars for set construction. The makers are even building a dedicated school facility to accommodate hundreds of young performers who need to stay there for a long-term filming schedules. Additionally, a specialised facility is reportedly being built to house various animals required for filming, including dogs, birds of prey, rodents, snakes, spiders and wasteland is being transformed into a modernised Privet Drive , featuring Tudor-style architecture, the report added."Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade," an industry source told The television network HBO is producing this adaptation of JK Rowling's books. While the principal cast remains unannounced, over 32,000 candidates have submitted audition recordings. The production aims to achieve success similar to Daniel Radcliffe (35), Emma Watson (35), and Rupert Grint (36), who portrayed Harry, Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley in the film has earlier announced its initial cast selection for the upcoming Harry Potter series, revealing actors who will portray significant characters from the magical realm. According to Variety, John Lithgow from The Crown and Conclave will portray Albus Dumbledore. Janet McTeer, acclaimed for Tumbleweeds and The White Queen, has been selected as Professor Minerva McGonagall. Paapa Essiedu from Gangs of London will play Professor Severus Snape, whilst Nick Frost has been chosen as Rubeus cast announcements include Luke Thallon from Leopoldstadt and Patriots as Professor Quirinus Quirrell, and British entertainer Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod expressed their enthusiasm, stating: "We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch. We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life."The series' main characters - Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley - remain uncast despite receiving over 30,000 applications through an open audition process. Production is scheduled to commence this summer.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Harry Potter TV series to be filmed in £1 billion mini-town with new Privet Drive, claims report. Here's what we know so far
A £1billion mini-town, incorporating a school and medical centre, will serve as the filming location for the upcoming Harry Potter television series, according to a report of The Sun. As per the report, Warner Bros is expanding their studio complex in Leavesden, near Watford, Herts, building new roadways, multi-storey parking facilities and expansive hangars for set construction. The makers are even building a dedicated school facility to accommodate hundreds of young performers who need to stay there for a long-term filming schedules. Additionally, a specialised facility is reportedly being built to house various animals required for filming, including dogs, birds of prey, rodents, snakes, spiders and horses. Adjacent wasteland is being transformed into a modernised Privet Drive , featuring Tudor-style architecture, the report added. "Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade," an industry source told The Sun. Live Events US television network HBO is producing this adaptation of JK Rowling's books. While the principal cast remains unannounced, over 32,000 candidates have submitted audition recordings. The production aims to achieve success similar to Daniel Radcliffe (35), Emma Watson (35), and Rupert Grint (36), who portrayed Harry, Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley in the film series. Harry Porter TV Series Cast HBO has earlier announced its initial cast selection for the upcoming Harry Potter series, revealing actors who will portray significant characters from the magical realm. According to Variety, John Lithgow from The Crown and Conclave will portray Albus Dumbledore. Janet McTeer, acclaimed for Tumbleweeds and The White Queen, has been selected as Professor Minerva McGonagall. Paapa Essiedu from Gangs of London will play Professor Severus Snape, whilst Nick Frost has been chosen as Rubeus Hagrid. Additional cast announcements include Luke Thallon from Leopoldstadt and Patriots as Professor Quirinus Quirrell, and British entertainer Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod expressed their enthusiasm, stating: "We are happy to announce the casting of John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Luke Thallon and Paul Whitehouse to play Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Hagrid, Quirrell and Filch. We're delighted to have such extraordinary talent onboard, and we can't wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life." The series' main characters - Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley - remain uncast despite receiving over 30,000 applications through an open audition process. Production is scheduled to commence this summer.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
First look at HUGE £1bn mini-city where new Harry Potter TV series will be filmed – complete with school and even a ZOO
Read on to find out how young Harry's home in Privet Drive has been updated for the new series POTTERVILLE First look at HUGE £1bn mini-city where new Harry Potter TV series will be filmed – complete with school and even a ZOO Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE new Harry Potter TV series will be filmed in a £1billion mini-town — complete with school and medical centre. Producers are pouring money into Warner Bros' rapidly expanding studio complex at Leavesden, just outside Watford, Herts. 6 The 'new' Privet Drive is being built at the studios - with a posh new Tudor-style update Credit: CLICK NEWS / MALFOY 6 The original Privet Drive location used for the films 6 Privet Drive is the street where wizard Harry spent his younger years It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets. A school is being built for the hundreds of young actors who will have to commit to filming for years, while a facility is needed for dogs, birds of prey, rodents, snakes, spiders and horses which will appear. And, as our images show, execs are even using wasteland next to the studios to build an updated version of Privet Drive, the street where wizard Harry spent his younger years. A TV insider said: 'Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade. 'So they see pumping a huge amount of cash in upfront to construct this infrastructure as a worthwhile investment which they'll eventually get a return on. 'What they'll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the huge cast and crew need, too.' The series, described by producers as a faithful adaptation of JK Rowling's books, is being made by US TV giant HBO. The three leads have not been announced yet but more than 32,000 hopefuls have sent in audition tapes. They hope to emulate Daniel Radcliffe, now 35, Emma Watson, also 35, and Rupert Grint, 36, who starred as Harry, Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley in the eight films. Animals, including Harry's pet female snowy owl Hedwig, Hermione's cat Crookshanks, and Ron's pet rat Scabbers also featured heavily in the movies. Harry Potter's Weasley twins look worlds away from iconic roles as they launch baking show Warner Bros Studios said of the complex: 'No animals are housed overnight for this, or any other production.' In the first instalment, a house in Bracknell, Berks, was used for Harry's Privet Drive home. A replica now stands in the Harry Potter attraction on the 200-acre studio site, which Warner Bros leased for ten years from 2000 to make the films before buying it outright in 2010. Homes on the new Privet Drive — in the fictional Surrey town of Little Whinging — have been updated with Tudor features. 6 Map of the new sets being built for the Harry Potter TV spin-off 6 The three new leads have not been announced yet but more than 32,000 hopefuls have sent in audition tapes Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
First look at HUGE £1bn mini-city where new Harry Potter TV series will be filmed – complete with school and even a ZOO
THE new Harry Potter TV series will be filmed in a £1billion mini-town — complete with school and medical centre. Producers are pouring money into Warner Bros' rapidly expanding studio complex at 6 The 'new' Privet Drive is being built at the studios - with a posh new Tudor-style update Credit: CLICK NEWS / MALFOY 6 The original Privet Drive location used for the films 6 Privet Drive is the street where wizard Harry spent his younger years It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets. A school is being built for the hundreds of young actors who will have to commit to filming for years, while a facility is needed for dogs, birds of prey, rodents, snakes, spiders and horses which will appear. And, as our images show, execs are even using wasteland next to the studios to build an updated version of A TV insider said: 'Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at READ MORE ON HARRY POTTER TV 'So they see pumping a huge amount of cash in upfront to construct this infrastructure as a worthwhile investment which they'll eventually get a return on. 'What they'll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the huge cast and crew need, too.' The series, described by producers as a faithful adaptation of JK Rowling's books , is being made by US TV giant HBO . The three leads have not been announced yet but more than 32,000 hopefuls have sent in audition tapes. Most read in News TV They hope to emulate Daniel Radcliffe, now 35, Emma Watson, also 35, and Rupert Grint, 36, who starred as Harry, Hermione Grainger and Ron Weasley in the eight films. Animals, including Harry's pet female snowy owl Hedwig, Hermione's cat Crookshanks, and Ron's pet rat Scabbers also featured heavily in the movies. Harry Potter's Weasley twins look worlds away from iconic roles as they launch baking show Warner Bros Studios said of the complex: 'No animals are housed overnight for this, or any other production.' In the first instalment, a house in Bracknell, Berks, was used for Harry's Privet Drive home. A replica now stands in the Homes on the new Privet Drive — in the fictional Surrey town of Little Whinging — have been updated with Tudor features . 6 Map of the new sets being built for the Harry Potter TV spin-off 6 The three new leads have not been announced yet but more than 32,000 hopefuls have sent in audition tapes Credit: Alamy 6 The HBO series is expected to air next year
