English manor houses

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On the market for those seeking the most authentic of English country house experiences is Manston House, the eight-bedroom manor first built in the 17th century and today of the Grade II listing.

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Reddish House, in the Wiltshire countryside, was bought by Beaton for £10,000 in the 1940s

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A refined and historic mansion in the pastoral English countryside that is tied to British—and Hollywood—royalty has just hit the market for £13.5 million (US$17.7 million). The more than 300-year-old home is in Hampshire—an area also known as Jane Austen’s County for being the author’s beloved home for much of her life—is known as Shawford Park and the manor is thought to date to 1685.

The Suffolk property, asking £19 million, includes a main house that dates to around 1560

The 10-bedroom mansion has the country’s highest historical designation

Decor Inspiration | English Countryside Charm: Jasper Conran’s 17-Century Dorset Manor - chintz and stripes and open fires; seagrass rugs

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