A stunning five-bedroom country mansion, once gifted by King Charles II to one of his lovers, has gone on the market for just under £2.4million.
The charming Grade II property located in Radnage, Buckinghamshire, sprawls over 3,842 square-feet and is filled with a unique history dating back to around 1600.
King Charles II reportedly gifted the manor to one of his mistresses by which time this house had already been standing for several decades.
The manor of Radnage is thought to have come into the possession of the Crown after the Norman Conquest.
Local lore even suggests that Radnage Bottom Farm was the site of kennels and a hunting lodge used by King John before he granted it to the Knights Templar in 1215.
The property, which includes Grade II listed barns, has been owned by the same family for the last 36 years. One of the barns is currently used as a party space.
Three of the bedrooms have ensuites, with the kitchen being the heart of the home, leading on to a discreet study, utility room and workshop, pantry, conservatory, and boot room.
The beauty of the property is in its character, with exposed beams, handsome fireplaces and original doors, Radnage Bottom Farm is brimming with romantic features.
The large inglenook fireplace in the sitting room even has toasty seats either side and an old bread oven.
Outdoors the house, situated the picturesque Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is surrounded by a garden, which include an old well, an orchard and a recently resurfaced tennis court.
‘The house has impressive fireplaces throughout’, it says on the listing site.
‘Approached over a gravel drive with large turning circle to the front of the house, the mature gardens are principally laid to lawn with wide flowerbeds, including a hellebore walk, and shrubs, interspersed with a mixture of mature, deciduous and coniferous trees, including a large yew tree to the side of the house.
‘To the west of the house there is an old well and an orchard extends from the gardens to the south of the property, with a recently resurfaced tennis court in a raised position in the north of the grounds.
‘The house is surrounded by well-fenced grass fields, connected to water.’
Earlier this year a home in the Cotswolds, believed to have been a refuge for King Charles II during his escape from the Civil War, hit the market for £3.25million.
The 500-year-old property in Gloucestershire was nestled on 2.08 acres of land and had been owned by the same family fort he past 40 years.
Known as The Old Manor House in the Cotswolds, this property is believed to be where King Charles II sought refuge on the night of September 11, 1651, following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester.
It belonged to John George, who was MP for Cirencester at the time of the Civil War from 1626 until 1629.
