Rewind 200 years to a home fit for a King at Regency Place
The Regency era was a time of stark contrasts, of defining styles and tastes and of scandal and gossip. It saw the madness of kings, Napoleon rise and fall and the struggle for power in the Americas.
The charming Lord Byron became a social celebrity with his dark romantic poetry, the cheeky and controversial Beau Brummell defined and shaped the fashions and, in a new style of writing, the likes of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens began their social commentaries on people and classes through fictional novels which were heavily steeped in truths of the time.
This same style extended to the design of the upper classes´ environments and homes. The court architect John Nash was prominent in developing the ´regency style´ drawing from Greek, Roman, Gothic, Egyptian, Asian and neo-classical English influences. This eclectic mix celebrated such features as elegant furniture and vertically pin-striped wallpaper, large windows, balconies and imposing frontage. It was a time where wealth was celebrated and opulence was expected.
Following in the footsteps of this well-loved design era, Millgate is proud to present Regency Place, a collection of six luxurious 5 bedroom detached houses in the picturesque village of Walton-on-the-Hill, Surrey, designed with this luxurious period in mind.
Jonathan Cranley, Sales and Marketing Director of Millgate the leading luxury house builder, comments,
“Each of the six refined homes at Regency Place demonstrates the distinctive quality of design and specification synonymous with the Millgate marque and regency era. This development marks a welcome return to the area for us where we have previously built family homes. We truly believe that we have a unique product for discerning house-hunters: providing an enviable specification with traditional historic elevations as well as satisfying the practical requirements of today´s modern family.”
Indeed, Walton on the Hill is steeped in history with its magnificent church of St Peter dating back to the 12th century. One of its oldest features is an 800 year old font which is thought to have originally stood in a chapel alongside the village´s manor house. Local legend has it that the manor house was visited by Henry VIII and his wife Anne of Cleves is also thought to have stayed here.
Mr Cranley adds,
“With the regency era in mind, we have named our houses after prominent historical figures in a nod to this stunning Surrey village´s historical past. All six houses aptly named The Cleves, Aragon House, Seymour House, The Wolsey, Canterbury House and The Wolsingham incorporate local history and English heritage to Millgate´s bespoke luxury developments in one of the most sought after locations in the South East of the UK.”
Behind their imposing façades, each of these new properties will feature an interior with spacious open-plan kitchen and orangery, as well as separate utility, drawing and dining rooms and a study. The first floor will be home to the five generously-proportioned bedrooms. En suite facilities feature in bedrooms two and three, along with the master bedroom, which also enjoys its own private terrace area overlooking the rear garden.
In the external surroundings, behind the private and secure environment of a gated entrance, purchasers can expect manicured lawns and established foliage, beautifully designed and planted by Millgate´s Chelsea award-winning landscaper.
So for those who have a blue blooded budget to make everyone green with envy, why not take a look at the magnificent Regency Place, Walton on the Hill. Prices from £1.45 million. For more information contact selling agents Richard Saunders on 01737 363333