Incredible £6.5m Victorian Villa with underground pool & secret stairs is one of UK’s most viewed properties
AN INCREDIBLE £6.5million Victorian Villa with an underground pool and secret stairs is one of the UK’s most viewed properties.
The ten-bedroom detached house, fit for modern-day royalty, stands in a one-acre plot in the grounds of Eltham Palace, which is managed by English Heritage.
The impressive 1860s property, called Mottisfont Hall, has been lovingly restored and extended by its current architect owners.
It now has more than 14,000 sq ft of living space including a separate three-bedroom cottage.
The property sits behind a sweeping semi-circular carriage driveway and is accessed via ornate cast iron gates.
The refurbishment has retained an abundance of period features including oak and walnut panelling and original Victorian mosaic floors.
The accommodation comprises eight bedrooms which are complimented with five en-suites.
There is also a separate servant’s stairway and entrance, five reception rooms, a gymnasium, a cinema room, a sauna and a snooker room.
The lower level is designed to be the “leisure floor” and a 25m-long underground swimming pool with a jacuzzi has been constructed and is awaiting completion.
The cottage is completely self-contained and can be split into two apartments if needed.
The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, as well as a number of mature trees and a large raised patio area accompanied by an extensive pond.
There is a large garage to the front of the house and off-street parking for an abundance of motor vehicles.
The house has generated its own revenue and been a popular destination within the high-end short let market.
It has also been featured in various TV productions, films and advertising campaigns.