Today’s featured property is one whose walls have witnessed centuries of English life, power and architectural evolution. Bishop’s Court is not simply a house, but a landmark estate offering rarity, scale and significance that can never be recreated. For those drawn to provenance, space and enduring legacy, this is ownership at its most meaningful.

Set within 31 acres of rolling parkland just outside Exeter, Bishop’s Court stands as one of the South West’s most important historic homes. Recorded in the Domesday Book and once the official palace of the Bishops of Exeter, this Grade I listed estate is steeped in nearly a millennium of architectural and ecclesiastical history

The house itself unfolds across approximately 21,000 sq ft, where medieval origins blend seamlessly with later Georgian remodelling and a dramatic Gothic Revival unification by architect William White. Grand reception rooms provide a sequence of elegant entertaining spaces, from the formal dining room to the dual aspect library, drawing room and sitting room, all framed by period detailing and views across the parkland.

Outside, Set within approximately 31 acres of historic parkland, Bishop’s Court is surrounded by sweeping lawns, mature trees and long established boundaries that provide exceptional privacy and a timeless estate feel. The grounds include historic outbuildings and ancillary spaces, offering flexibility for future use, subject to consent.

Outstanding Feature: At the heart of the home lies its most extraordinary feature: a private chapel, complete with vaulted ceiling, stained glass and ornate craftsmanship. A beautiful space rarely found in private ownership

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Set within an exquisite rural landscape with far reaching views across the High Weald to the South Downs, Ashfold Grange is a magnificent country house offering refined elegance, privacy and exceptional leisure amenities, all just moments from the village of Handcross.

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