Three Stunning Properties Worthy Of Downton Abbey

As Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale hits the big screen, it’s finally time to wave goodbye to the Crawley family once and for all. Though Highclere Castle – the 17th century spectacle where Downton Abbey is filmed – is unfortunately not up for grabs, for those wishing to masquerade as a member of the Downton clan, here’s a roundup of our favourite Downton-worthy properties on the market right now. 

Three Perfect Properties For Downton Abbey Fans

Chedington Court, Dorset

Highclere Castle promises authentic 17th century architecture – but you can still mimic its historic prowess with this 19th century estate designed in the Jacobean Revival style. Built around 1840, the Grade II listed Chedington Court offers stunning views of the Dorset landscape and the Brecon Beacons. Alongside its prominent gables, decorative ball-topped finials and high chimney stacks, inside the estate boasts a great hall, a 20-seater formal dining room, a drawing room, a morning room, eight bedrooms (with all bar one including its own en suite) and a lift – for those who simply cannot face the thought of four floors worth of stairs. From hidden doors and reading nooks to formal gardens and orangeries, this property ticks every box in the Downton Abbey check list. And if you’re not quite ready to return to the world of the early 20th century, the estate also includes a cinema room, gym and heated indoor pool. 

Outside, the grounds promise formal gardens, open parkland, wild woodland, a croquet lawn, an ornamental lake plus fountain, kitchen garden, nursery beds, greenhouses, historic water garden, and (reportedly) the largest Japanese redwood in the country. And just in case you were still scared of running out of space, the adjoining Chedington Lodge will provide plenty of room for family, guests or staff, while the Coach House promises additional office space for all your estate managing needs. 

Chedington Court is the on the market for £9,950,000. Find out more at bluebookagency.com

Savills

Kinloch Castle, Scotland

Though a much more modern property than the Downton Abbey estate, this Edwardian masterpiece is a perfect symbol of the era in which the beloved series was first set. Nestled on the Isle of Rum in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, Kinloch Castle retains many of its original features, from its ornate wood panelling and red sandstone facade to its stunning stained glass, broad stone staircase and arcaded verandas. Arranged over four floors, including a basement, the upper levels of the castle offer panoramic views of the island and sea. With 20 bedrooms and seven reception rooms – plus a ballroom, library and orchestrion – this castle, much like Downton and its royal visitors, is certainly fit for a king. No wonder King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales, paid a visit to the estate in 2006.

Completed around 1900, the interiors were richly appointed with European hardwoods, imported marble, and exotic artefacts, while the grounds included a Japanese garden, bowling green, nine-hole golf course, and hothouses growing tropical fruit. Exotic animals – including hummingbirds, turtles, and (reportedly) alligators – were also introduced. Today, amid its 18 acres of land, you can enjoy historic walled and ornamental gardens, plus formal terraces and woodland walks. Managed by NatureScot in partnership with the local community, the island is home to red deer, golden eagles, and a globally significant population of manx shearwaters.

Kinloch Castle is on the market for £750,000. Find out more at search.savills.com

Savills

Chester Square, London

As the Crawley family firmly enter the modern age in The Grand Finale, this newest release will see them spending more time in their London home, Grantham House. Set in St James’s Square, the fictional house of the Downton world was built in 1849.

A stone’s throw from the hypothetical Crawley residence, this Grade II-listed townhouse in Chester Square, Belgravia is the perfect spot from which to make the most of your time in the ton. Boasting six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and three powder rooms, the basement includes a treatment room, sauna room and spa pool, as well as a family room, wine store and dedicated cinema. Built in 1835, only a few years before the fictional Grantham House, the square has been home to numerous renowned figures over the years, including Margaret Thatcher, Mick Jagger, and various members of European royalty. 

Chester Square is on the market for £25,000,000. Find out more at sothebysrealty.co.uk

Sotheby’s International Realty UK