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New York Post
7 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Incredible medieval home visited by legendary kings is for sale — but there's a catch
A jaw-dropping medieval property is on the real estate market in England, offering a pastoral life to interested buyers – but there's a catch. The property, called St. John's Jerusalem, was originally used by a group of warrior monks called the Knights Hospitallers. Advertisement It's located in the historic village of Sutton-at-Hone in Kent. The house dates back to the 12th century, according to real estate agency Strutt & Parker. It functioned as a preceptory, or a local headquarters and monastery for the knights, who fought in the Crusades. 'Dating from 1199 and set in moated gardens with a lodge cottage and former deer park, this historic house is privately set in a wonderful and very private and protected setting,' the listing reads. Advertisement The main house was remodeled in the Georgian era, still retaining some medieval charm. It boasts eight bedrooms, a high-ceilinged drawing room and a modernized kitchen. 8 St. John's Jerusalem, originally used by a group of warrior monks and dates back to the 12th century, is up for sale with unique stipulations. Strutt & Parker 8 According to the listing, the property is 'set in moated gardens with a lodge cottage and former deer park.' Strutt & Parker Advertisement The listing calls the main building a 'wonderfully atmospheric home of exceptional quality,' featuring a 13th-century chapel at its east end. 'The house is approached by a long carriage driveway, which meanders through the former deer park, beginning beside the two-bedroom lodge cottage … and ending at a generous turning circle with a central lawn in front of the house,' the listing says. 'This is a rare chance to acquire the opportunity to live in and care for this house.' The whole package is being sold in the range of £3,250,000 – equal to over $4.4 million U.S. dollars. Advertisement The catch? 8 The house has a modernized kitchen. Strutt & Parker 8 The main house was remodeled in the Georgian era, but still has some medieval charm. Strutt & Parker 8 A bathroom in the house. Strutt & Parker The property is not being sold outright — and plans call for it to be handed back to the National Trust in less than a century. The lease ends on Sept. 29, 2122. Edward Church, the real estate agent for the property, told Fox News Digital that listings like St. John's Jerusalem are rare. 'These are among the most special houses as they are in the custodianship of this body that protects houses of national importance,' Church said. Advertisement 'This is a rare chance to acquire the opportunity to live in and care for this house.' 8 Among the spaces at St. John's Jerusalem is a high-ceilinged drawing room. Strutt & Parker The agent also noted it's possible to extend the lease in the future. 8 One of the eight bedrooms on the property. Strutt & Parker Advertisement Church added, 'The lease is a necessary item and is something that really only exists in very rare circumstances.' Though the lease might dull the appeal of the listing for some, whoever purchases the property will be walking in the steps of kings. The 24-acre property was also regularly frequented by legendary medieval leaders, including King John and Henry III, with the earliest-recorded visit in 1214. 8 The plans for the house call for it to be given back to the National Trust by Sept. 29, 2122. Strutt & Parker Advertisement 'Subsequently, the lease of the buildings and lands was given to a series of important royal favorites with London connections such as John de Pulteney, who built Penshurst Place and Thomas Cromwell,' the listing notes. 'The Order's lands in England, Sutton-at-Hone included, were confiscated and sold off by Henry VIII in 1540.' The property also boasts a garden 'like no other,' complemented by an idyllic moat of a chalk stream and English yews, per Strutt & Parker. Advertisement The current owners 'have respected the history of the site (and the extensive archaeology beneath), including a garden of medicinal plants that complements the history of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, who established the original preceptory on the site,' the listing adds. 'An orchard (reflecting that established by naturalist Abraham Hill in 1670, who was responsible for introducing the Kentish Pippin apple to Kent) and a nuttery are found to the south of the house.'
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Couple who ordered personalised Colin the Caterpillar for wedding left with no cake after Marks & Spencer cyber attack
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COLIN the Caterpillar is the latest victim of the Marks & Spencer cyber attack, leaving one couple with no wedding cake. Supplies of the 40-portion giant version of the choc-coated treat have been halted after the firm was hacked, shutting down website orders. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Carly Gentry and Edward Church have been left with no wedding cake after the Marks & Spencer cyber attack 2 The couple had ordered a personalised giant Colin the Caterpillar cake Bride-to-be Carly Gentry, 35, and groom Edward Church, 39, had snapped up two cakes — a personalised Colin and his pal Connie — for £50 each for their big day on May 10, but are now left in limbo. With M&S website orders, which make £3.8million a day, offline for a week, the couple have no news on whether their cake will arrive. Carly, of Kent, said: 'It is stressful you don't know ten days before you get married if you will be able to get a cake. "It has messed our big day up and is causing stress. 'It is a cake I have always loved. "I can't understand why they cannot get us one. "Their bakers are there. The ovens haven't stopped.' M&S is still battling to get systems online, with problems hitting food deliveries to stores and online orders. The attack has been linked to hacking group Scattered Spider, which has hit large US firms. M&S was asked to comment. M&S launches new 'cute' Colin the Caterpillar style Easter treat and shoppers are going wild Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
