Duke Henry FitzRoy, a royal descendant linked to King Charles II, puts a portion of his estate up for sale, dubbed the "rock and roll Duke of Grafton" due to his unconventional lifestyle.
In a significant move, the Duke of Grafton, Henry FitzRoy, has put Barningham Park Farm on his family's 11th-century Euston Estate up for sale. This marks the first time in over 200 years that this historic property has been offered for purchase.
Barningham Park Farm, a working farm with extensive farmland, pasture, and supporting buildings, is part of the broader Euston Estate, which has connections to both agricultural uses and heritage preservation. The farm includes farmhouses, barns, and other outbuildings, blending traditional architecture with modern facilities.
The Duke of Grafton, who inherited the title in 2011, is selling the property due to the tenants' decision to downsize. The sale is part of the estate's rationalization efforts or financial planning, and it is expected to attract interest from investors, farmers, and heritage groups.
The farmhouse offers five bedrooms across 3,800 square feet and is accessible by a private road leading up to the 1.8 acres of garden. The asking price for Barningham Park Farm is £1.25 million. Interested parties can find more information and contact details on the Cheffins website (www.cheffins.co.uk).
Henry FitzRoy, often referred to as the "Rock and Roll Duke" due to his passion for music and motorcycles, can trace his lineage back to King Charles II's affair with his royal mistress, Barbara Villiers. Before becoming the owner of the Euston estate, he was known as Viscount Ipswich. Henry has three children: Alfred FitzRoy, the Earl of Euston, born in 2012; Lady Rosetta FitzRoy, born in 2015; and Lord Ralph FitzRoy, born in 2017.
Under Henry's leadership, the historic pleasure gardens around his family seat have been revolutionized. He also founded the Red Rooster festival, a weekend of southern blue and country music in the heart of Suffolk country. Prior to his role as a landowner, Henry spent two years as a radio host in Nashville and coordinated the merchandise for the Rolling Stones' 'A Bigger Bang Tour'.
The Euston Estate, which has been the ancestral home of the Dukes of Grafton since the 17th century, spans thousands of acres and includes agricultural land, woodlands, and historic buildings. The Duke of Grafton title was created in 1675, and the family has maintained a close connection to the land, managing the estate alongside modern agricultural practices.
This sale of Barningham Park Farm is a noteworthy event in the history of the Euston Estate, and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Cheffins website for more information.
- The historic Barningham Park Farm, with its array of modern facilities and traditional architecture, is currently listed for sale on the Cheffins website, attracting the attention of investors, farmers, and heritage groups.
- As part of the Euston Estate, a 11th-century property with connections to both agriculture and heritage preservation, Barningham Park Farm offers a unique blend of living in a traditional farmhouse while enjoying 3,800 square feet of space and 1.8 acres of garden.
- The sale of Barningham Park Farm is a significant move by the Duke of Grafton, who inherited the title in 2011, as he rationally plans the estate's finances and fields offers from prospective buyers.
- Henry FitzRoy, the current Duke of Grafton who is often associated with his passion for music and motorcycles, has made a name for himself not only as a landowner but also as a former radio host in Nashville and Rolling Stones' merchandise coordinator.
- The Euston Estate, spanning thousands of acres and managed by the Dukes of Grafton since the 17th century, includes various properties like Barningham Park Farm, farmland, woodlands, and historic buildings, making it a fascinating subject for those interested in real-estate, lifestyle, investing, and the royals.
