Princes Risborough Manor House

Princes Risborough Manor House:
Another National Trust Gem

When you look at all of the stately homes, country manors and picturesque cottages that lie in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties, it is easy to see just how historically important that some of the towns and cities in the counties are. Many of them are protected by the National Trust with the majority of them being really important in terms of establishing the heritage, tradition and culture that they embody. The Princes Risborough Manor House is one of them!

The Princes Risborough Manor House has actually been standing for hundreds of years. It is actually referred to as ancient because the date places on it are only tentative, but we know that it was given to Richard, Earl of Cornwall, in 1272. It indeed has a long and storied history that involves many of the members of the Tudor Royal Family. However, the Princes Risborough Manor House they stayed in is no longer there. Although the site of the house is ancient, this building is effectively the second coming of the house. It was built in the 17th Century in the red brick style that was popular back then, if not affordable because it was the newest fashion as well!

If the outside of the Princes Risborough Manor House is not impressive enough, the interior will stun you when you step inside. There are gorgeous oak staircases adorning the entrance hall, panelled rooms, plaster moulding and vibrant texture patterns to set it all off. The interior design really works and gives the Princes Risborough Manor House a real importance. Do not expect to see all of the house though because a family actually lives there and has its own quarters. Regardless though, you will see everything you thought it would be!