Forget Crate & Barrel. Add this century-old Cape Dutch-style home to your registry! Known as The Danes, the 31.5-acre property in the rolling hills of the Chilterns was originally built in the 1920s as a wedding gift to a South African bride.
The stately abode later was billeted to the army during World War II and more recently, underwent an extensive renovation at the hands of its current owner. Now, the idyllic English country estate, which is less than 30 miles outside Central London , has hit the market for a cool £8.25 million (or about $10.
8 million). “The Danes is an extraordinary property, reimagined for modern living a century after its original construction,” said Joanna Cocking, head of private office and prime country sales at Hamptons . RELATED: Part of a 19th-Century, Jacobean-Style Manor House in England Seeks $4.
6 Million There have only been six occupants in the picturesque spread’s 100-year history, including the seller, designer Alessandra Galtrucco. During Galtrucco’s ownership, she’s put the place through a massive remodel, carefully restoring The Danes to its original grandeur. The residence itself sports a traditional Cape Dutch style, including hallmarks like curved gables and a brand-new thatched roof.
There were also updates made to the electricity and plumbing systems. Altogether, the home comprises four reception rooms and five bedrooms across its 7,400 square feet. There are polished concrete floors on the ground level and a preserved A.