IT may not be a royal palace, but Kate Middleton’s parents’ £4.2million home is also very impressive. Carole and Michael Middleton bought the grand Bucklebury Manor in 2012 and it has a number of impressive features .

7 Michael and Carole Middleton purchased Grade II-listed Georgian property Bucklebury Manor in 2012 Credit: AFP 7 The Berkshire home has seven bedrooms, a swimming pool and a 'disco room' Credit: Rex 7 Kate and William often visit Carole and Michael with their kids Credit: Getty Images - Getty The grade-II listed Georgian property boasts seven bedrooms, five reception rooms - including a drawing room and library - and 18 acres of land complete with a tennis court and outdoor swimming pool . Traditional log fireplaces, a kitchen with a large wooden dining table, and a conservatory with enormous floor-to-ceiling windows have previously been shown in rare pictures shared from inside the house. DISCO ROOM With such a beautiful home, it would understandably be hard to pick a favourite feature, but Carole revealed that their kitchen is a focal feature.

In an interview with Good Housekeeping , Kate’s mum said: “It's a kitchen/dining/sitting room and it's the heart of the house. I love a kitchen supper. "Where I have a small number of guests.

I'll cook something delicious and make it look lovely, then we'll finish with a kitchen disco." JAMES’ SNEAK PEEK During the pandemic, James Middleton gave royal fans a sneak peek at the home while he was staying there w.