Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024

A home Henry VIII gave Anne of Cleves as part of their annulment settlement recently went on sale. Take a look inside the $2.86 million house.

Anne of Cleves' house in Ditchling, East Sussex.
  • Wings Place, formerly known as Ditchling Garden Manor, was recently sold.
  • It was once given to Anne of Cleves as part of her annulment settlement from Henry VIII.
  • The home has been modernized, but it still holds its Tudor charm.

As Toby Whittome, the director of real-estate agency Jackson-Stops Mid Sussex, told Insider, "If only the walls could whisper the secrets of a thousand years," this home would certainly have lots to tell.

Wings Place, formerly called Ditchling Garden Manor, first appears in records from 1095 and was given to Anne of Cleves by Henry VIII as part of their annulment settlement in 1540. Even though the five-bedroom, three-bathroom Tudor home in East Sussex, England, has undergone a few modern updates, it's retained its fairy-tale-esque charm.

It recently hit the market for £2.25 million, or $2.86 million. As of June 2023, the house has been sold, subject to contract.

Keep reading to learn more about the history of Wings Place and to see inside this one-of-a-kind home.

Wings Place, formerly known as Ditchling Garden Manor, is a Tudor home in East Sussex, England.

wings place exterior
Wings Place.
According to its listing agency, Jackson-Stops Mid Sussex, the house is on a site that has been inhabited for over 1,000 years.

wings place entry/living room
The entryway.

Source: Jackson-Stops

It is first mentioned in records in 1095 as part of a priory.

cutie corner wings place
A reading nook.

Source: Jackson-Stops

But following the dissolution of monasteries, the property was handed over to Henry VIII in 1537.

living room wings place
A reception room.

Source: Jackson-Stops

He gave it to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, in 1540 as part of an annulment settlement following their short-lived marriage. After Anne's death in 1557, the home reverted back to the crown under Elizabeth I.

wings place library
The library.

Source: Jackson-Stops

Over the years the house has changed hands multiple times, and it was recently put on the market for £2.25 million, or $2.86 million.

wings place hallway
The hallway.

Source: Jackson-Stops

The home has 4,200-square-foot of internal living space. Some of its rooms still look straight out of the 1500s, like the dining room, which has exposed beams.

wings place dining room
The dining room.

Source: Jackson-Stops

Other rooms, like the kitchen, have been modernized, but have still kept the Tudor charm.

wings place kitchen
The kitchen.
The kitchen now has a large island, painted cupboards, and underfloor heating, according to the listing.

wings place kitchen
The kitchen backsplash.

Source: Jackson-Stops

This is one of the four reception rooms inside the home.

wings place den
A reception room.

Source: Jackson-Stops

Wings Place also has five bedrooms — one has a bathtub in the room.

wings place bedroom
One of the bedrooms.

Source: Jackson-Stops

Another can be found on the gabled second floor with exposed beams.

another bedroom wings place
Another bedroom.

Source: Jackson-Stops

Wings Place also has three bathrooms.

wings place bathroom
A bathroom.

Source: Jackson-Stops

The charming home wouldn't look out of place inside a fairy tale.

wings manor living room
Another view of a bedroom.
"Wings Place is simply extraordinary in every way," Jackson-Stops Mid Sussex director Toby Whittome told Insider. "It's very rare to come across a property that has so much history. If only the walls could whisper the secrets of a thousand years."

wings place bedroom
Another bedroom.
"Wings Place provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to call a property with such distinguished architectural and historical importance home," he continued.

inside wings place
Inside one of the bedrooms.
Don't miss the outside either — Wings Place is situated in a national park. Greenery is everywhere.

wings place backyard
The backyard.

Source: Jackson-Stops

The stone terrace leads to a beautiful view of the grounds.

wings place backyard
The garden.
Beyond Wings Place and the small, historic town of Ditchling, you can see the hills in the distance.

roof and backyard
The view.
Stepping inside Wings Place almost seems like traveling back in time — any history buff would enjoy this home.

wings place entry
The exterior of Wings Place.
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By: [email protected] (Gabbi Shaw)
Title: A home Henry VIII gave Anne of Cleves as part of their annulment settlement recently went on sale. Take a look inside the $2.86 million house.
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/anne-of-cleves-house-england-henry-viii-photos-tour-2023-6
Published Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:50:00 +0000