A commanding and historic stone manor house complete with a tennis court, a swimming pool and a royal connection has come to the market in the village of Allington, Wiltshire, England.
Bolehyde Manor was once the home of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and her ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, who had purchased the property in 1973, according to a report by Bolehyde Manor at the end of May.
The Duchess's husband, Prince Charles, was reportedly a frequent visitor to the estate, along with the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Records show evidence of a property on the site of Bolehyde Manor as far back as 700 years ago, but the current incarnation of the Grade II home was built in the mid 1600s with sections dating back even further to the 1500s, according to Historic England, the public body that protects and preserves England's historic buildings.
The estate's Grade II listing- the second rarest of England's three historic building categories-marks it as a particularly important building of more than special interest, according to Historic England.
According to the listing agent Lindsay Cuthill, Bolehyde Manor is an enchanting house.
The listing said that the eight-bedroom manor house has been steeped in character, from the heavy oak front door and mullion windows to the large open fireplaces, ornate carved staircase and flagstone floors, which have been smoothed over time.
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Outside, on its 80 acres, there are stunning gardens, according to Mr. Cuthill, along with a swimming pool, a tennis court, numerous outbuildings, including three cottages, as well as land for organic farming.
Potential buyers are interested in the amenities that are included in the package. Country homes are experiencing a major comeback, with demand for properties with ample land and space surging amid coronaviruses lockdowns.
Records show that the manor is being sold by the Earl and Countess of Cairns. They could not be reached for comment.