The Queen's cousin, Prince Richard, is selling his childhood home for $5.4 million, and there's an ancient ruined castle in the backyard
Mikhaila Friel
- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is selling his childhood home for $5.4 million.
- The eight-bedroom manor home has the ruins of an ancient castle in the backyard.
Barnwell Manor, an eight-bedroom home in Peterborough, is on the market for £4.75 million, or around $5.4 million.
The manor was built in the 16th century and underwent various renovations throughout the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, according to Savills' online listing.
Source: Savills
A castle was built on the estate in 1266, around three centuries before Barnwell Manor was built, according to a press release sent to Insider. The ruined castle is included in the property listing.
The castle was built during the reign of King Henry III by Berenger Le Moyne and was later used as an arsenal for the royal cause during the English Civil War, the Visit Northamptonshire website states.
Source: Visit Northamptonshire
Barnwell was the childhood home of the Queen's cousin, Prince Richard. It was purchased by his parents, the late Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, in 1938, the listing states.
Richard and his wife, the current Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, raised their children at Kensington Palace in London and have rented out Barnwell since 1995, the press release states.
The Gloucester family moved out because they couldn't afford to maintain the property any longer, according to a 1995 report by The Independent. The publication reported at the time that the couple's income from farming as well as the public funding provided to them as working royals weren't enough to sustain the property.
A spokesperson for the Duke of Gloucester at Buckingham Palace told Insider they wouldn't comment on the sale of the property as it's a private residence and not funded by the Crown Estate.
Barnwell Manor is located in Peterborough, a city in the east of England that's renowned for its theater, entertainment venues, and restaurants, according to Visit Peterborough.
Source: Visit Peterborough
Inside the manor are four reception rooms, eight bedrooms, and five bathrooms, according to the listing.
The first reception room has a table, armchairs, and a fireplace, giving the space a cozy feel.
The second reception room has a light and airy feel to it, with mint-green walls, a dining table, cabinets, and a fireplace.
The dining room is decorated with red curtains and an oil painting that hangs over the fireplace. The room offers plenty of space for dinner parties and family gatherings alike.
The eight bedrooms are scattered across the first and second floor of the home, and each is decorated differently.
The ideal buyer would be someone looking for a "country home with access to all of the amenities," according to Crispin Holborow, country director of the private office at Savills.
In a statement shared with Insider, Holborow said Barnwell "effortlessly brings together stunning architecture and an illustrious history of ownership, which includes some of the most important families in British history, past and present."
"What's more, with Northamptonshire now being touted by many as a quieter, yet as-fashionable alternative to the Cotswolds, Barnwell Manor is ideally situated for anyone looking for a country home with access to all of the amenities available today," he added.
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