CyrilVladisla
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What aristocratic manor houses are for sale near London that Prince Henry might purchase?
I would assume the same income/way his brother upkeeps his homes. Surely not on his income as a part time pilot.
But no need for a manor. Honestly if nothing more than security, makes no sense for him not to live in one of the palaces when he is in London. If he insisted on private and his family covered added security, a flat or even townhouse in a nicer part of the city would be plenty. Unless he plans on living majority of the time else where, he really has no reason for another home. He can stay at Sandringham, Windsor, Balmoral or one of his father's estates when he is outside of London. When he has kids this may change, but like Will, it would make sense for him to have a home on one of the royal properties for security sake.
But just for hypothetical, they wanted him to have a private manor near London here are some stately homes for sale
London, England, United Kingdom Luxury Real Estate and Homes for Sales
Countessmeout, The London Real Estate Homes are exactly what I had in mind for possible purchases for Prince Henry. I think The Old Clock House with 4 bedrooms would work nicely for Harry. The guest rooms would be splendid for relatives.
Considering his relatives at this point have their own London bases or access, I don't see him needing 4 bedrooms. Nor 2 reception rooms, a conservatory, library and music room.
Well, I think he has more money than Anne had when Gatcombe was purchased, and more than Edward when he and Sophie moved into their leased home, thanks to the money in Diana's will. Charles has no doubt put aside a very large sum for Harry over the years into a trust fund. The Queen may leave some money to her grandchildren, as perhaps the Queen Mother did with her great-grandchildren.
Nevertheless, it's always a question as to whether royals actually want to break into their capital to purchase such a place as an old manor house. That sort of thing was all very well in the 1930's when both the Kents and Gloucesters bought small estates with country houses attached, but nowadays labour costs of all sorts send maintenance sky-high.
It's often said that Harry will eventually take over Clarence House and/or Highgrove. I do think the maintenance costs on both of these really demands a Duchy income.
I just feel he'll probably get a nice flat or house at KP, with renovations paid for by Charles, and a house on the estate at Sandringham, when he eventually settles down. If he's going to put his hand in his own pocket to buy anywhere, my guess is it will be a fairly modest house and grounds in an African locale, for holidays. The security concerns will have to be taken into consideration though if he does.
You never know. Harry just might have a family of 3 or 4 kids and need all that room. I don't see him seriously thinking about a home though until that time comes. For a single guy, where he is suits him well.
I think if Harry wanted Highgrove- which makes sense to me actually as Charles will want it to go to one of his sons and William will have no need for it- his brother would help him maintain.
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Cyril wasn't talking future spouse and kids. He said guest rooms for relatives. I highly doubt a bachelor is going to consider a 16 room house, in case relatives need to crash, especially when your relatives are royals with castles and other London properties to stay. Harry is a senior royal, he more than likely will be like William, and given family size apartments in one of the palaces when needed. And perhaps inherit one of his father's homes, or be given a property on one of the queen's estates.
But just for hypothetical, they wanted him to have a private manor near London here are some stately homes for sale London, England, United Kingdom Luxury Real Estate and Homes for Sales
Countessmeout, The London Real Estate Homes are exactly what I had in mind for possible purchases for Prince Henry. I think The Old Clock House with 4 bedrooms would work nicely for Harry. The guest rooms would be splendid for relatives.
A new house for Harry, or so Emily Andrews speculates!
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowb...nd-its-just-down-the-road-from-will-and-kate/
Major step for Harry if in any way true, he wouldn't just be buying a house but a household, as expecting a certain level of staff would be required to run it.