Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is reportedly prepared to relocate to the Sandringham estate. He’s got to find a new place to live after being booted from his current digs at Royal Lodge in Windsor Park. King Charles III has reacted, encouraging his brother to seek alternative accommodation. He has already agreed to privately fund a move for Prince Andrew to a new home. The Folly stands out among the estate’s notable properties. It’s even likely to be the new refuge for the disgraced royal himself.
The Folly, a rustic-chic three-bedroom property located less than a mile from Sandringham House, is steeped in history. Originally built in the 1800’s, its first life was as a hunting lodge. A beautiful afternoon tea setting would develop over time, where the ladies of the house would convene. King George V expressed a very deep dislike for the estate. The cramped spaces, he said, were a lot like the ship quarters he used to live in when sailing.
After a careful, year-long restoration, The Folly is now prepared to welcome up to six guests. The building’s original features, including the stone hearths and arched entryways, have been lovingly restored. It is this attention to detail that pairs with the historical charm to provide every modern comfort.
With it now empty since the pandemic forced its doors closed in 2020, “The Folly” would make a perfect get-away for Prince Andrew. This extraordinary asset offers an incredible, serene escape. Just about everyone around him thinks it would be ideal for him given how transitional this phase of life is.
Gardens House features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms. This undeveloped land on the estate is now being marketed as a new opportunity for residential development holiday let. Gardens House is tucked away among the tranquil woodlands of the estate. Here, Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, spent a good part of his retirement. This lovely red brick Edwardian home provides a perfect canvas for creating bright and colorful displays. It sleeps up to eight visitors and features exquisitely adorned rooms that combine timeless rustic unique finds with industrial fashionable conveniences.
As Prince Andrew comes to terms with this life-changing move, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will not be by his side. Reports suggest that she will have to find her own living quarters apart from Prince Andrew’s new residence.
The Sandringham estate has very deep historical roots. Queen Victoria bought it in 1862 as a rural retreat for her son, Edward VII. After his wife’s death, following her acquisition, Sandringham House was completely rebuilt eight years later to better suit Edward VII’s expanding family.
The impending move of Prince Andrew to Sandringham marks a new chapter in his life amidst controversies that have surrounded him in recent years. He is relocating from his current residence at Royal Lodge. For now, he’ll steer his adjustment period amid the tranquil surroundings of the former estate of a 19th-century diplomat.
