For those Bridgerton lovers, and anyone with an appreciation for old English charm, this coastal Kent property may check all of your boxes. Blending classic British architecture with updated luxury, Upnor Castle House feels grand yet still airy and quaint.
The house dates back to the 17th-century and was built by the Admiralty, the department of the Kingdom of Great Britain and eventually the United Kingdom responsible for the command of the Royal Navy. It was originally constructed in the 1600s to provide accommodations for the senior officer in charge of Upnor Castle. The Admiralty expanded the home in 1807, bringing it to its current size of 13,000 square feet across three floors.
Ornate detailing, soaring ceilings, traditional stonework, and formal reception rooms all evoke an old-Mayfair feel akin to the delicacy and romance of Bridgerton. Yet the interiors have been dressed and updated for elegant, modern luxury rather than museum-like formality. The kitchen blends crisp, clean lines with rustic details, such as the stove fireplace set within a brick hearth, and looks like a place you want to sit for a long chat. With six bedrooms, there is also plenty of space for guests to come and do exactly that, as well as wander the magical grounds, of course. Plaques hang outside quietly announcing that Queen Elizabeth I visited the estate as well.
For those with an appreciation for an aristocratic, countryside feel and impeccable design, Julien Hunt and Sarah Hunt of Savills hold the listing.
