Do you want to live in a property with history? A recent survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and YouGov identified that 9 in 10 British people think historic buildings in the UK are symbols of national heritage, with 89% believing it is important to protect them.
If you want to go one step further and make a historic building your place to call home, then take a look through our top five historic properties that are available to buy or rent.
Princess Park Manor - Frien Barnet, N11
Royal Drive, Friern Barnet, N11 - £1,195,000
This stunning three bedroom flat is situated within Princess Park Manor, which is now divided up into luxury apartments and surrounded by 30 acres of parkland. The building was completed in 1850, with the foundation stone in the entrance hall laid by Prince Albert himself.
Killinghurst Park - Haslemere, GU27
Killinghurst Park, Haslemere, GU27 - £2,250 pcm
This charming five bedroom 16th century detached cottage is set in the West Sussex countryside. Not only is it a Grade II listed building filled with an array of traditional features, including an inglenook fireplace, it also comes with its own organic swimming pond!
Vanbrugh Castle - Greenwich, SE10
Maze Hill, Greenwich, SE10 - £2,750,000
This five bedroom property is set in a wing of a Grade I listed castle designed and built by John Vanbrugh for his own family in 1719. It benefits from access to 2.5 acres of communal gardens, a roof terrace with stunning views and an astounding amount of period detail throughout.
Rutland Lodge - Petersham, TW10
Petersham Road, Petersham, TW10 - £2,000,000
This grand three bedroom flat is situated within listed Rutland Lodge – a former mansion built for the Lord Mayor of London in 1666. It is set only moments from Richmond Park as well as the River Thames and includes beautiful interiors with traditional details.
St Martin’s Terrace - Muswell Hill, N10
St Martin’s Terrace, Muswell Hill, N10 - £2,250,000
This five bedroom period house was formerly part of St Martin’s Convent, which was subdivided into three houses in 2001. Prior to being a convent, the original 19th century building was known as Springfield House. Today, it is arranged over three storeys and includes a lovely rear garden.
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