This enchanting stately home for sale is straight out of a fairy tale
Step inside a magical 15th-century manor

Occasionally, a property comes on to the market that takes our breath away. From the historic Great Hall to the ornate garden topiary, Athelhampton looks like something from the pages of Cinderella. While the asking price of £7.5m is way out of reach for us mere mortals, those with deep pockets will get a surprising amount for their money. Let's step inside the gates of this enchanting stately home...
To the medieval manor born

Set in a little under 30 acres of formal gardens and grounds, the Grade I-listed stately home could easily be the backdrop of a prime-time period TV drama. Perhaps it should come as little surprise then that Athelhampton currently operates as a visitor attraction and hosts many a fairy tale wedding.
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Enchanting estate

A grand entrance

The Great Hall

The dining room

The drawing room

The games room

This gorgeous wood-panelled games room would be the ultimate hang-out spot after a banquet in the Great Hall, though sadly the stunning collection of Jacobean and Victorian antique furniture isn't included in the price.
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The State Bedroom

The Yellow Bedroom

The Copper Bathroom

Private piece of paradise

Manicured gardens

The Coach House

Tranquil riverbank

The River Piddle, a small rural waterway, encircles the grounds. This romantic bridge across the waterway is currently a favoured backdrop for wedding photos.
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River Cottage

Steeped in history

A palatial purchase

With its expansive buildings and idyllic grounds, this west Dorset estate seems like a pretty good deal to us. But if you fancy snapping up a piece of aristocratic history you better act fast – we have a feeling that this magical manor won't be hanging around for long.
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