Who owns Chenies manor house?

Macleod Matthews
Chenies Manor House was bought in 1956 by Colonel and Mrs Macleod Matthews and it is now the family home of Charles and Boo Macleod Matthews.

Which council is chenies in?

Chenies is a village and civil parish in south-east Buckinghamshire, England. It is on the border with Hertfordshire, east of Amersham and north of Chorleywood….

Chenies
Unitary authority	Buckinghamshire
Ceremonial county	Buckinghamshire
Region	South East
Country	England

Who lives in Chenies?

In 1840 a Tudor building attached to the west wing was demolished and rebuilt, with two bay windows added. The manor remained in the possession of the Russells until it was sold in 1954. It is at present owned by the Macleod Matthews family, whose home it is.

How old is Chenies manor?

Chenies is a gabled manor house begun in the 15th century, with 16th-century alterations. Once the home of the Russell’s, Earls of Bedford, there are several unusual architectural features, including a secret hiding hole, a medieval undercroft, and a collection of antique dolls.

What is being filmed at Chenies Manor?

TV and Film Location Previous productions shot at Chenies Manor include Lewis, Midsomer Murders, Me Before You, Little Dorrit, Time Team and Poirot. You can view aerial drone footage of the house and grounds for an idea of the buildings layout here.

Who lives in Chalfont Manor?

The area has been home to celebrities including Ozzy Osbourne, Armando Iannucci and former Oasis frontman, Noel Gallagher, who once lived in the same road as this manor. Thanks to its refurbishment, the 14,000 sq ft property would not look out of place in a Hollywood film itself.

Which council is Amersham?

Amersham Town Council
Welcome. Amersham Town Council is the parish council for the town of Amersham. Its mission statement is to maintain and enhance Amersham for the well-being and prosperity of present and future generations.

What areas are Chiltern?

The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers 324 square miles of countryside, stretching from the River Thames in southern Oxfordshire up through Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire.

When was Chenies Manor built?

1460
Built in 1460 Sir John Cheyne and added to in 1526 by Sir John Russell (Earl of Bedford) the Manor is now the MacLeod Matthews family home. Both Henry VIII and ELizabeth I, were entertained at the manor, which includes a medieval well & reputed priest hole.

Where is the house in me before you?

Chenies Manor House
The production team filmed the exterior of the house in Harrow, an area in northwest London. Lou accompanies Will to a wedding, which was shot at Chenies Manor House in Buckinghamshire.

Was Chenies Manor used in the crown?

Chartwell House Frequented by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, Chenies Manor in Buckinghamshire is the historic seat of the Cheyne family. Winston Churchill’s own Chartwell is found in Kent, and is cared for and opened to the public by the National Trust complete with café.

Do the Osbournes still own welders?

Two time Academy Award-winning Special Effects legend John Stears sold Welders House to Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in 1993. Since this time significant renovation and expansion work has been undertaken adding an alternative driveway, a tennis court and gymnasium.

Where is Chenies Manor House in the UK?

A beautiful, historic landmark and exclusive wedding venue with extensive award-winning gardens, tucked away in idyllic Buckinghamshire countryside. Chenies Manor House is one of the UK’s finest Tudor Mansion Houses.

Why did Chenies Manor pass to the Semark family?

It is believed Chenies passed to the Semark family of Thornhaugh, Northamptonshire, to re-promote the family at court. The Sapcote family was on the losing side with Richard at Battle of Bosworth Field, where Henry VII claimed the throne for the House of Tudor.

Is there a priest hole in Chenies Manor?

The venue’s grounds boast award winning gardens and original 13th Century features including a Medieval well, a dungeon and a reputed priest hole. Just outside the gates, to the East of Chenies Manor, is the Parish Church of St Michael and the private Bedford Chapel.

Who was responsible for the south wing of the Chenies house?

Part of the Chenies lands were enfeoffed, transferred to a new landholder in exchange for taking on feudal obligations which came with the manor. Russell made improvements to the house, and was probably responsible for the south wing.