King Henry VIII reportedly resided in a vast hexagonal castle that is up for auction in Kent for an astounding £15 million.
Wihtred King of Kent originally erected Chilham Castle as a fortification in 709 AD, and it surely has a tale or two to tell. The castle has been occupied and possessed by a number of people, including Saint Louis King of France, King Edward I, and King Edward II, in addition to the former King of England in 1539.
The rooms are appropriate for an aristocracy, immaculately furnished. A magnificent staircase, clashing patterns, striking wallpaper, warm hues, sumptuous furnishings, and an abundance of artwork and antiques can be seen throughout the house. It is undoubtedly a truly fascinating property with an amazing history and magnificent interiors.
Since 1616, Chilham Castle has only been inhabited by ten generations, the most recent of whom are working to restore the mansion to its former splendor (a restoration allowed by English Heritage). The inside features 16 bedrooms, 11–12 bathrooms, 11 reception rooms, a kitchen, study, library, additional family areas, and—best of all—an indoor swimming pool made of marble from the 1920s. It doesn’t get much more exquisite than this for country living.
The beautiful garden at Chilham is a major attraction. Given that the entire land spans 300.36 acres, the new owners will need to take gardening assistance into consideration. Gorgeous terraced lawns for strolling, bordered by herbaceous plants, topiary situated south of the house, and a vineyard planted with Taittinger grapes are all present.
Will Matthews, Partner at Knight Frank Farms & Estates, states, “Chilham Castle is one of the best houses to have come to the market in decades, and unquestionably one of the best houses I’ve seen in my time.”
The Jacobean property presents a singular chance to own a fragment of English history. Furthermore, the home recently undergone a thorough renovation and is in amazing shape, despite its impressive historical credentials.
Knight Frank is presently asking £15,000,000 for Chilham Castle.
