The Richest Houses in England

Among the 15 most expensive houses in the world, English houses have occupied 4 spots. Without any further introduction, let us take you through the four of them. The view of these houses and the amenities would just blow your mind.

Updown Court

   

Costing over $138 Million, the Updown Court is one of the richest houses in England and also the world. This majestic residence is located at Windlesham, Surrey. The house has 103 rooms in total and it is built over an area of 58 acres. From bowling theatres, squash court, limousines and alleys to large swimming pools, this home has everything. The Updown Court is bigger than the Buckingham palace and its location cum view makes it the ideal English country house. An interesting feature in the house is the touch pad technology that helps control the temperature and lights from anywhere in the house.

Franchuk Villa

            

The Franchuk Villa was named after Elena Franchuk, an Ukranian businesswoman. The ceiling height in every floor (total of 6) is about 20 ft. Franchuk Villa is situated in Belgravia, Central London. The amenities here are in-house theatre, gym, swimming pool and much more than you would ever imageine. The house is worth around $128 Million.

The Penthouse, London

                   

                                                                                 Image Courtesy: Wonderslist.com
Talking about London, one of the richest cities in the world, you can find some really costly houses. The Penthouse in London is an apartment whose per square feet value is over £6000. You can find this beautiful apartment near the Hyde Park and it is valued at a cost of $200.

Buckingham Palace

The Buckingham Palace is a world famous private residence and it is the workplace of the monarch of UK. The Buckingham Palace is situated in the city of Westminster and the talked about fact of this house is its hospitality. With over 700 rooms, 19 state rooms, 300+ wall clocks and 180+ staff rooms, the Palace is a house of luxury.  The valuation of this palace is over £1 billion.

10 Things that England is Famous For!

England is unique, England is a trademark and England is the place to be. How much do you know about England? Starting from David Beckham to its famous universities, England has got it all. In this article, we will take you through an English ride and show cast to you everything that England is famous for.

The Long & Famous History

Stonehenge

One thing that is unique about England is its history. It is estimated that England started inhabiting humans 13000 years ago. Stonehenge is the oldest religious place in the world and it is considered to be a prehistoric monument. The first parliament in the world was formed in England in the 13th century. Now that’s historic! 

Sports

Sports in England have a worldwide recognition. England is the country which discovered Cricket. Wimbledon, one of the 4 Tennis Grand slam Event happens in England. The English Football league is the most popular sports league in the world. Who has not heard about Manchester United, Liverpool or Chelsea? 

Universities in England

Oxford University

England is the home for some of the largest yet fantastic universities in the world. Famous ones like Cambridge, Oxford University and the London University are world renowned institutes.

Pop Stars

And this one is for the music lovers. Famous pop stars like The Beatles, Spice Girls, Rolling Stones and Phil Collins are all from England. They have given us some mind blowing music albums that we may remember for life.

William Shakespeare

The greatest writer of the English language, William Shakespeare, was born in England. Some of his famous works are “Romeo and Juliet” and “Othelo”.

The Royal Family

The Royal Family in England is a family group of the United Kingdom monarch. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of England (Her Majesty) lives in the Buckingham Palace, London.

Pubs

Pubs form an important part in the lifestyle of British people. Pubs are for people to meet their friends, to have a wine or drink, talk and relax. There are about 60000+ public houses (pubs) in England and some of them date back to 11th century. The oldest pub in England is the Fighting Cocks Pub in Herts.

England’s Countryside

With lush green hills and lowland, the countryside in England has pastures, woodlands, farms and meadows.

Popular Foods

The English breakfast is very famous and the different varieties that are served are made of potatoes, vegetables, beef, chicken, pork or beef. The common foods are sandwich, chips & fish, pies and trifle. Strawberries in England are also very popular. 

England’s Castles

The list for the number of castles in England could hardly be completed because there are so many of them. Such is the history of the country and the castles have become a major tourist attraction. The best known castles in England are Barbury Castle, Liddington Castle, Uffington Castle and Windsor Castle.

Go on and share with your friends about the popularity of England.