A reader sent me a
link to a real estate listing in England (thanks Lynn!) - it is none other than Beverly Nichols' Merry Hall.
I wrote a post about Nichols two years ago (
two years ago???!!!!)
Nichols bought the Georgian manor house, located in Surrey, after World War II. It was the largest home he ever owned and three of his books are set there. He did not live there too long, however, and sold it in 1956.
It can be yours for just £3,250,000. If I had that... (I've always wanted to live there even though I've never been).
I thought it was interesting that the real estate posting shows the grounds first, quite the opposite of listings here although I'm not sure if all British listings do that. It may be because of the reputation of the garden.
Another famous property closer to home is the Elk Rock Garden at Bishop's Close. This 9-acre property is stunning and on the market for 4.5 million. I've only visited there one time, shortly before moving here, and it was a cold and rainy day. I'm kicking myself for never returning. Let's hope someone will preserve this historic property that was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. It appears that the listing is pending...
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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