British estate once owned by Henry Ford II hits the market for $33 million

A stunning UK estate once owned by Henry Ford II has been listed for sale with an asking price of £18.75 million ($33 million).

Ford II, the grandson of the founder of the Ford Motor Company, purchased the jaw-dropping estate, called Turville Grange, from another celebrity and socialite of the 20 century, Princess Lee Radziwill, sister-in-law to President John F. Kennedy.

As a result, the estate has hosted its fair share of luminaries and members of the glitterati over the years, including President Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – Radziwill’s sister – along with Sir Evelyn de Rothschild and Michael Caine.

Ford II bought Turville Grange in 1974, and the property has remained with the Ford family ever since.

Set amongst the verdant countryside of Buckinghamshire, just over an hour’s drive away from London, the staggering Grade II listed property has an awful lot going for it.

Generously spread over almost 200,000-square-metres of land, parts of the estate, including the main home, a Georgian two-storey dwelling, date all the way back to 19-century.

Boasting five bedrooms, three bathrooms and four separate sitting/living areas, the arresting main residence blends several old-world characteristics with modern fixtures and fittings for a charming balance of antiquated and contemporary style.

Features include a generously sized kitchen, sizeable master suite with a large ensuite and dressing room and a grand-looking study with an original fireplace.

However, despite all of its charm, the main home is far from the estate’s only attractive offering – there’s a lot to love about this place.

Turville Grange also comes with a huge indoor swimming pool, home gym, spa and sauna complex, which is located separately from the primary residence.

There’s plenty of room for guests on the estate, too, with the property benefiting from two guest houses, as well as staff quarters.

Knight Frank is handling the sale of the historic residence, and if money isn’t a concern, we can’t think of many nicer British estates with such a rich and colourful history.