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Princess Margaret's Country House The Old House Listed for $5 Million
Princess MargaretLord SnowdonAntony Armstrong-JonesThe Old HouseWest SussexQueen Elizabeth IIBianca JaggerPeter Sellers
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The Old House, the former country retreat of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon in West Sussex, has been listed for sale at approximately $5 million (€4.6 million). The property, originally built in 1481, served as a private escape for the royal couple and a discreet gathering place for British high society, artists, and intellectuals during the 1960s and 1970s Source: Infobae.
A Royal Love Story
Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, and photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon) were given the house as a wedding gift from Snowdon's uncle, Oliver Messel, in 1960. Their marriage, which ended in divorce in 1978, was one of the most talked-about royal romances of the 20th century. The house was a symbol of their modern, unconventional lifestyle, where they hosted intimate parties away from palace protocol Source: El Español.
A Hub for High Society
The Old House became a legendary social hub, hosting figures such as Bianca Jagger, Peter Sellers, and Issey Miyake. Snowdon personally redesigned the interiors, blending Tudor and Georgian elements with modern touches. Despite Margaret's primary residence being Kensington Palace, she often retreated to this country home for privacy and leisure Source: Infobae.
What's Next
The house, set on over 2.2 hectares, is now on the open market for the first time, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of royal history. Its historical and cultural significance, combined with its restored condition, positions it as a unique luxury property Source: El Español.
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5 quotesEl Español↗
“The Old House, la antigua casa de campo de la princesa Margarita y Lord Snowdon en West Sussex (Inglaterra), acaba de salir al mercado inmobiliario de lujo por 5 millones de dólares.”
Infobae↗
“La histórica finca The Old House, situada en West Sussex y vinculada durante décadas a la realeza británica, acaba de salir al mercado inmobiliario de lujo por un precio cercano a los 5 millones de dólares (4,6 millones de euros).”
Infobae↗
“Originalmente edificada en 1481, la propiedad fue un regalo de bodas para Antony Armstrong-Jones por parte de su tío, Oliver Messel, poco antes de su enlace con la princesa Margarita en 1960.”
El Español↗
“Hoy completamente restaurada, la vivienda conserva el aire señorial que la convirtió en uno de los escenarios más discretos pero también más emblemáticos de la vida social de la élite británica en los años sesenta.”
Infobae↗
“Las reuniones en The Old House reunían a un elenco variado de invitados: desde miembros de la realeza hasta personalidades como Bianca Jagger, el diseñador Issey Miyake, el actor Peter Sellers y el banquero Sir Evelyn de Rothschild.”