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Centuries-Old Estate in Berkshire, U.K., Available for £12M

The 45-acre, Grade II-listed property has hosted a few famous families

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Hurst Lodge, a Grade II-listed historic estate in the Village of Hurst, Berkshire, in the United Kingdom, which dates back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, has hit the market with a guide price of £12 million (US$17.1 million).

The main residence on the 45.82-acre estate was built circa 1580 by John Barker, who was then a gentleman usher to Elizabeth I. The house then was passed onto other famous families, including cricketer Sir Philip Martineau and alpine ski racer James Palmer-Tomkinson, whose family owned it until the 2000s, according to the listing with Savills Country Department.

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"The property is rich with history and has been in the ownership of a number of prestigious English families," said Hugh Maconochie, co-listing agent with Stephen Christie-Miller, both of Savills.

The owner’s identity wasn’t provided by Mr. Maconochie, nor could it be obtained in public records.

Although the house has undergone some major renovations over the years, many of its period details have been meticulously maintained, including Delft tiling, 17th-century oak paneling and original fireplaces, according to the listing.

The three-level house has six reception rooms, a drawing room, sitting room, a paneled dining room, 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

For further living space, the Coach House attached to the main house has two flats, sized as a one-bedroom and a three-bedroom. The standalone Gardener's Cottage includes four more bedrooms.

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Additionally, the property features manicured gardens, a barn, stables and paddocks for equestrian use, three agricultural buildings and a glasshouse.

The village has quality schools, dining and shopping amenities. "It certainly has a good community vibe," Mr. Maconochie said.

The village is about 40 miles away from London and 20 miles from Heathrow Airport. For commuters, the transportation will further improve with the Crossrail Line, expected to begin running in 2019, Mr. Maconochie said.