by : Andrew Lifestyle, Lord of the Manor, News

St John’s House, Britain’s Biggest New Stately Home

Who Will Live in St John’s House, Britain’s Biggest New Stately Home?

Imagine you’re living the luxurious lifestyle of your dreams (it’s a nice thought, isn’t it!). Naturally, you’ll want your home to reflect your enviable status. The stunning, 80-room St John’s House on the outskirts of Ramsden, a village in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, could be your ideal property. After all, it’s been designed as the biggest new stately home in Britain and is looking for an elite buyer. Continue reading “St John’s House, Britain’s Biggest New Stately Home”

by : Andrew Lifestyle, Lord of the Manor

Burlington Arcade – The Earl of Burlington’s £300 Million Shopping Arcade

The Earl of Burlington’s £300 Million Shopping Arcade

Burlington Arcade in Mayfair is a historic London landmark that offers visitors an iconic luxury shopping experience. The elegant covered walkway is lined with dozens of designer boutiques. Like its neighbours, the private members’ clubs of St James’s, the arcade is a familiar haunt of individuals with noble titles and deep pockets.

If you’re keen to indulge in a designer shopping spree or are looking for elite Christmas gifts, Burlington Arcade could be your ideal destination. This 19th century innovation, which attracts four million shoppers annually, paved the way for modern shopping malls. Continue reading “Burlington Arcade – The Earl of Burlington’s £300 Million Shopping Arcade”

by : Andrew Lifestyle, Lord of the Manor

Looking through the Keyhole at Britain’s Grace-and-Favour Homes

Living in a historic, prestigious property without the burden of a mortgage or rent sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? But for hundreds of years, this has been the reality for a chosen few: the inhabitants of Britain’s grace-and-favour homes. The properties range from flats to sprawling estates that rival the National Trust’s country houses.

Grace-and-favour residences are typically owned by the Queen. Their name points to the fact that they’re leased at her discretion to notable, favoured individuals. A grace-and-favour home might be an official residence for someone whose work is of national importance or a reward for services to the monarchy or state (for a retired member of the Queen’s household staff or military veteran, say). The widowed spouse of a distinguished individual can also be housed in this way. Continue reading “Looking through the Keyhole at Britain’s Grace-and-Favour Homes”