A WORLD of pure imagination has hit the market for £6million – in the form of a 17th century estate that has provided the backdrop for blockbusters loved by Brits.
One lucky buyer could be trotting down the same halls as Hollywood legends and TV stars if they snap up the stunning Bulstrode Park.
Bulstrode Park has hit the market and is sure to be a favorite with movie buffs
The stunning estate has provided the setting for a series of blockbusters and TV shows
Angelina Jolie graced the grounds while filming Disney’s Maleficent
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was filmed at the Buckinghamshire manor
The historic manor in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, has been the setting for some of the biggest films and dramas to grace our screens.
Scenes from the likes of ITV‘s Midsomer Murders have been shot there, while Disney‘s Maleficent and cult classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory also used the breathtaking grounds to film.
Although it’s unlikely the new owner will welcome Angelina Jolie again, its movie trivia is certainly an attractive factor for buyers.
John Thomson, who guest starred in a Midsomer episode, described the area as a “melting pot of cinematic creativity.”
The Brit actor and comedian gushed: “It’s very beautiful, Buckinghamshire and such a lovely place to film.”
Bulstrode Park, which dates back to 1686, was the home of the infamous and fearsome Judge Jeffreys.
The savage Lord Chancellor, nicknamed the “Hanging Judge” for his harsh rulings, served under King James II in the 17th century.
The historic manor sits just 40 minutes outside of central London and boasts almost 40 acres of land as well as 12 separate buildings.
This includes a magnificent Grade II-listed Pigeon Tower, which offers spectacular views of the South Bucks countryside.
After Jeffreys’ death in 1709, the countryside estate changed hands several times and was once owned by the 12th Duke of Somerset, Edward Seymour.
He commissioned the mansion in 1865, before it later became Bulstrode Park Military Hospital during World War I.
More than 260 patients were treated in 52 beds before it closed in December 1915 ahead of its transformation into an RAF training base during World War II.
The sprawling property was then used for chemical research, until it was later bought by two Christian organisations in 1966.
After gradually restoring some of the public areas, it was then flogged to a private owner in 2013 who had big plans for the place.
The estate was reportedly sold for a whopping £18million.
They secured planning permission to convert Bulstrode Park into a luxury hotel complex – that even boasted Royal Suites.
It was set to be transformed into a high-end guest house with 43 rooms, a 120-cover restaurant and a swanky spa.
Now the Landwood Group have been appointed as joint agents on behalf of the liquidator Bridgestones in Oldham to sell the extraordinary estate, with a guide price of £6million.
Senior surveyor Amy Selfe said: “This huge estate with an incredible history and picturesque location has so much potential.
“It is set in beautiful countryside, just 40 minutes from Central London and could be turned into anything from a hotel to a luxury care home to a family home for one very lucky resident.
“Although this is brand new to the market, we’ve had lots of interest from individuals for a variety of uses. Viewings are already being booked in with us for this week.
“Driving its marketability is its incredible history, the number of potential opportunities and the Gerrards Cross location.
“There is no doubt that Bulstrode Park will be snapped up in a matter of weeks.”
We previously told how residents living in a neighbourhood used to shoot huge film and TV shows dished the dirt on rubbing shoulders with celebs.
Locals in Chiswick and Barnes say it’s a pleasant surprise to spot their area in shows for Channel 4 and even Disney+ programmes.
The pad was built for the infamous Judge Jeffreys in 1686
The magnificent estate has the magic to lend itself as a movie set
It even features a Grade II-listed Pigeon Tower
The former owner gained planning permission to transform it into a high-end hotel
