Alert – Fit for a King! Six-bedroom manor house that was once a refuge for Charles II in the English Civil War hits the market for £3.25m – News Alerts

A charming six-bedroom manor believed to have been a refuge for King Charles II during his escape from the Civil War has hit the market for £3.25million.

Behind the doors of the stunning 500-year-old property steeped in rich history is a beautiful drawing room, dining hall and impressive limed oak panelled master suite complimenting the reception rooms.

Located in Gloucestershire, the magnificent home is nestled on 2.08 acres and has been owned by the same family for the past 40 years.

Known as The Old Manor House in the Cotswolds, this property is believed to be where King Charles II sought refuge on the night of September 11, 1651, following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester.

The Old Manor House (pictured) in Gloucestershire, UK, has hit the market for £3.25million and is thought to be a refuge for King Charles II during his escape from the Civil War

The stunning 500-year-old property is steeped in rich history and has been owned by the same family for the past 40 years but has been well maintained

Inside there’s a stunning living room (pictured) and a drawing room complete with a fireplace – one of the biggest fireplaces in the Cotswolds

All aspects of the home will make you feel as if you’re living like a royal (bathroom pictured)

The quaint kitchen features beams on the ceiling, white cabinets and blue walls

King Charles II (pictured) was the oldest surviving child of Charles I

It belonged to John George, who was MP for Cirencester at the time of the Civil War from 1626 until 1629.

He was initially a Parliamentarian, but when his life was spared by the Royalists upon capture, he converted to the Royalist cause.

It is believed that he harboured King Charles II at The Old Manor House on the night of 11th September 1651 during his retreat from the Battle of Worcester.

The original building dates back to the mid-16th century, but today The Old Manor House is a wonderful family home.

The home belonged to John George, who was MP for Cirencester at the time of the Civil War from 1626 until 1629. He was initially a Parliamentarian, but when his life was spared by the Royalists upon capture, he converted to the Royalist cause

It is believed that he harboured King Charles II at The Old Manor House on the night of 11th September 1651 during his retreat from the Battle of Worcester

The original building dates back to the mid-16th century, but today The Old Manor House is a wonderful family home

The property is also nestled on 2.08acres of land, perfect for a royal return to nature

It also offers upmost privacy with a gate and driveway at the edge of the property

The drawing room features one of the biggest fireplaces in the Cotswolds and the dining hall has a rare roll-moulded main beam and panelled ceiling joists.

The manor is truly an exceptional gem that would be a perfect family home with grand living and entertaining spaces, along with paddocks for animals to roam.

The property as a whole has an abundance of charm and character throughout with gorgeous royal features that capture the eye in every corner.

Property agent, Anthony Coaker said: ‘An edge of village house which is perfect for the growing family who want to enjoy the best of country life.’

How Charles II was restored to the throne after Britain’s only period of republican rule during the English Civil War

The English Civil Wars comprised three wars, which were fought between Charles I and Parliament between 1642 and 1651.

The wars were part of a wider conflict involving Wales, Scotland and Ireland, known as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

The human cost of the wars was devastating. Up to 200,000 people lost their lives, or 4.5 per cent of the population. This was as great a loss, proportionally, as during the First World War.

The causes of the wars were complex and many-layered. At the centre of the conflict were disagreements about religion, and discontent over the king’s use of power and his economic policies.

In 1649, the victorious Parliamentarians sentenced Charles I to death. His execution resulted in the only period of republican rule in British history, during which military leader Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth.

This period is known as the Interregnum, and lasted for 11 years until 1660 when Charles’s son, Charles II, was restored to the throne.

The Civil Wars saw the beginning of the modern British Army tradition with the creation of the New Model Army – the country’s first national army, comprised of trained, professional soldiers.

Many castles were besieged during the wars, resulting in severe damage.

Others were deliberately destroyed, or ‘slighted’, after the fighting. The ruinous state of many of England’s castles that we see today can be traced back to these events.

Source: English Heritage