Bucklebury Manor is huge. Hello Magazine
Before becoming the Princess of Wales and moving into the elegant Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, Kate Middleton enjoyed a picturesque childhood at Bucklebury Manor in Berkshire. This stunning estate, where she lived with her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and her siblings Pippa and James, is a far cry from her current royal residence.
Bucklebury Manor, a grand Grade II-listed Georgian property, boasts seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, a drawing room, and a library. The estate spans 18 acres and includes space for a swimming pool and a tennis court. The expansive garden, as recently showcased in an Instagram video by James Middleton and his partner Alizee Thevenet, is truly impressive. It features a sprawling lawn and a white rose bush, revealing the scale and beauty of the home.
Carole and Michael Middleton currently reside at Bucklebury Manor in Berkshire. Hello Magazine
Carole Middleton, in an interview with Good Housekeeping, shared her love for the kitchen at Bucklebury Manor. She enjoys hosting small gatherings where she prepares delicious meals and creates a cozy atmosphere, often finishing with a fun "kitchen disco."
The family was seen enjoying outdoor activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hello Magazine
The Middleton family’s journey started in Berkshire with their previous home, West View, purchased in 1976 for £34,000. By 1995, they sold it for £158,000. Afterward, they lived at Oak Acre before purchasing Bucklebury Manor for £4.7 million in 2012.
Their previous home was at West View. Hello Magazine
Kate’s transition from her childhood home to her royal life began after her marriage to Prince William. They initially lived in an apartment at Kensington Palace, which now serves as their office when they visit London. Currently, the family resides in Adelaide Cottage, a four-bedroom property set within the 655-acre Windsor estate. The cottage, with its charming pink exterior and historical features like a Graeco-Egyptian marble fireplace, is a cozy yet refined retreat for the royal family.
The couple's house at Oak Acre. Hello Magazine
Pippa Middleton, Kate’s younger sister, and her husband James Matthews have also moved on from Bucklebury Manor. They now live in a £15 million, 32-room house on a 150-acre estate in Berkshire with their three children.
William and Kate live with their children, George, Charlotte, and Louis. Hello Magazine
James Middleton and his partner Alizee Thevenet have settled into a £1.45 million country home in Berkshire, where they are raising their son Inigo.
The cottage features a lovely pink exterior. Hello Magazine
Kate Middleton’s past and present homes reflect her journey from a serene childhood in a grand Berkshire manor to her current life in a charming Windsor cottage. Her family’s homes have evolved from modest beginnings to impressive estates, showcasing their remarkable journey through the years.
