Picture this: twelve acres of rolling countryside, a fairy-tale tower, and the kind of sweeping catslide rooflines that make you feel like you’ve stepped into both a Scottish castle and an Italian villa at the same time. Welcome to one of Buckinghamshire’s most magical estates — a Grade II listed Arts & Crafts gem reimagined with multicultural elegance by Tollgard Studio.
Built in 1938, this mansion isn’t just another country house with pretty gardens — it’s architectural storytelling at its finest. Architect John Campbell’s original design married Arts & Crafts tradition with modernist influences, and decades later, the Tollgard team has infused it with warmth, global treasures, and a very liveable kind of sophistication.
Inside, the spaces balance grandeur with comfort. Think vaulted ceilings in the entrance hall, terraces for those dreamy summer dinners, and a sunroom that somehow works for both hot July afternoons and grey January mornings. The interiors layer antique Chinese tables, statues, and artefacts alongside contemporary furniture and large-scale art — proof that eclectic can still feel curated and personal.
The mansion is full of charming quirks: a private theatre that’s evolved into a study (complete with Nespresso machine, naturally), a circular dining room perfect for cosy gatherings, and a drawing room where double-height ceilings beg to showcase dramatic art. Even the old staff wing has been transformed into chic guest rooms — one circular, with a sunken en suite, because why not?
Outdoors, the grounds play their own part in the theatre of design. Streams, ponds, and centuries-old oaks create a backdrop that feels both wild and perfectly staged. The original architect insisted that every room look out onto nature, and it shows — light, greenery, and rhythm run through the home like a second heartbeat.
The pièce de résistance? The principal suite. With Juliet balconies, arched windows, and a linking passage that ties old spaces to new, it’s proof that history can absolutely flirt with modernity. And with planning permission for an indoor pool already granted, the story of this Buckinghamshire estate is still being written.
Call it timeless, call it eclectic, call it whatever you like — just don’t call it ordinary.
