George Edmund Street-Designed English Country House Lists for $8 Million
Listed at £5.95 million (around $8 million) by UK Sotheby's International Realty, the Old Rectory in Brightwalton, Berkshire, was designed by George Edmund Street and constructed between 1874 and 1875, during his notable period working on the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The current owners undertook renovations in 2019, preserving original features while modernizing the property. The main residence boasts seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a principal suite with views of the gardens. Additionally, a separate Coach House provides two more bedrooms. The estate includes formal gardens, a swimming pool, and a tennis court. Becky Fatemi remarked that buyers are increasingly interested in properties that blend architectural significance with contemporary enhancements.
Key facts
- The Old Rectory is listed for £5.95 million (about $8 million).
- George Edmund Street designed the house, built between 1874 and 1875.
- Street also designed London's Royal Courts of Justice.
- Street received the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1874.
- The house was renovated back-to-brick by owners who bought it in 2019.
- The main house has seven bedrooms and five baths.
- The grounds include a tennis court, swimming pool, and gardens designed by Marcus Barnett Studio.
- The Coach House adds two bedrooms for guests or staff.
Entities
Artists
- George Edmund Street
- Becky Fatemi
Institutions
- Royal Courts of Justice
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- All Saints Church
- UK Sotheby's International Realty
- Marcus Barnett Studio
Locations
- London
- Brightwalton
- Berkshire
- United Kingdom