The house dates from the 17th century and is surrounded by an estate of more than 1,000 acres of woods, farmland and gardens.

His former wife Laura, daughter of Sir Carron Greig, was a Lady-in-Waiting Diana, Princess of Wales.

[8] The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly visited Kingston Lisle Park in 2011 to look for property, but a spokesman for the estate denied it was for sale.

The estate encompasses more than 290 acres and has a swimming pool, tennis court, and areas for fishing and shooting.

[11] In the spring of 2018, the house and surrounding 257 acres were sold to a European buyer, Mr and Mrs Decaux,[12] for over £18 million.