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Prince Charles is set to welcome new neighbors as the estate bordering his own is on sale for $10.2 million. Take a look inside.

Prince Charles is set to welcome new neighbors as the estate bordering his own is on sale for $10.2 million. Take a look inside.
The main house within Elmestree Estate was built in 1844.Courtesy of Strutt and Parker
  • An estate neighboring Prince Charles' family home is on sale for the first time since 1949.
  • Nestled in the English countryside, Elmestree Estate comes with a former farmhouse and lodge.
  • Surrounded by greenery, new owners will enjoy the flora and fauna the future king is known to love.

An estate bordering Prince Charles' beloved Highgrove House, which he considers to be his family home with the Duchess of Cornwall, is now on the market.

An estate bordering Prince Charles
New owners can expect to join a very royal neighborhood.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

For £7.5 million, or around $10.2 million, new owners could move into a very royal neighborhood two miles outside the market village of Tetbury, Gloucestershire.

For £7.5 million, or around $10.2 million, new owners could move into a very royal neighborhood two miles outside the market village of Tetbury, Gloucestershire.
Elmestree is nestled within the picturesque English Cotswolds.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

Prince William and Prince Harry both grew up next to Elmestree and their late mother, Princess Diana, was reportedly seen going for jogs in the meadows close by.

Prince William and Prince Harry both grew up next to Elmestree and their late mother, Princess Diana, was reportedly seen going for jogs in the meadows close by.
Princess Diana was spotted going for runs when she lived at Highgrove House with former husband Prince Charles.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Daily Mail

But the royal links aren't the only appeal of the estate - according to real estate agent Strutt and Parker's property brochure on Elmestree, it has a vibrant history dating all the way back to the 12th century.

But the royal links aren
The main house discreetly lies within the woodland and can be accessed by a long private drive.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

The main house, straddled by parkland and gardens, was built in 1844 and connects to a 17th-century former farmhouse now called Farm End.

The main house, straddled by parkland and gardens, was built in 1844 and connects to a 17th-century former farmhouse now called Farm End.
The front entrance to the main house is opened up by two imposing wooden doors.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

Views of the main house hallway showcase the features that make a traditional English manor house - a wooden grandfather clock, wrap-around staircases, and fireplaces.

Views of the main house hallway showcase the features that make a traditional English manor house - a wooden grandfather clock, wrap-around staircases, and fireplaces.
A grandfather clock stands in the hallway at Elmestree Estate house.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

There's also plenty of space for guests as the main house comes with 11 bedrooms. The former farmhouse has four bedrooms and the detached lodge house comes with two bedrooms and its own private garden.

There
Elmestree has a variety of buildings within the estate, including a former farm house called Farm End.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

Matthew Sudlow, head of estates and farm agency at Strutt & Parker said finding a house like Elmestree "in this part of the world, with many original features along with a model farmstead of this size intact, is remarkable."

Matthew Sudlow, head of estates and farm agency at Strutt & Parker said finding a house like Elmestree "in this part of the world, with many original features along with a model farmstead of this size intact, is remarkable."
Sudlow said the sale is "likely to attract attention" from interested buyers internationally.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

Sudlow also said it's possible Elmestree could be turned into a commercial venture: "The opportunity to create an exceptional destination here is huge."

Sudlow also said it
Though many of the original features of the house remain, there is plenty of room for innovation.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker

Whether it remains a private home or not, there's plenty of opportunity for someone new to enjoy the woodlands and flowers Prince Charles loves so much about the area.

Whether it remains a private home or not, there
Elmestree Estate would be heaven for someone sharing Prince Charles' love of gardening.      Courtesy of Strutt and Parker

Source: Strutt and Parker, Highgrove House

The new neighbors of the future king could take to the countryside as he has - Prince Charles first came to Highgrove over 40 years ago.

The new neighbors of the future king could take to the countryside as he has - Prince Charles first came to Highgrove over 40 years ago.
Prince Charles first came to Highgrove in 1980 and was key in the transformation of its many gardens.      Jonathan Buckmaster - WPA Pool/Getty Images, Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

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