Laura Ashley's homes

Perhaps slightly over budget for most of us but who wouldn't enjoy a look around? Famous designer, Laura Ashley's family home in Wales along with her French Chateau in Picardy, Northern France are up for sale.

Here are some photos of her family home, a classic Victorian Country house, in Rhydoldog, Wales. It's on the market for £1.2 million (but that does include about 50 acres of land!).

Photos c/o Savills

Laura Ashley, originally from Wales, got her big break when Audrey Hepburn (my absolute fave!) appeared alongside Gregory Peck in the 1953 film Roman Holiday, wearing one of Ashley's Victorian style headscarves. As Hepburn was such a fashion icon, she instantly created a style that became popular around the globe.

And with it, she inadvertently placed what was to become one of the world's most successful fashion and home furnishing companies firmly on the map.

Here is her French Chateau in Picardy, Northern France, dating back to the 18th century. It includes four reception rooms, 11 bedroom suites, extensive outbuildings, walled park, English lawns, swimming pool and tennis court set in grounds of 34 acres. Asking price? €3,500,000.

Photos c/o Knight Frank

Laura Ashley was a family run business with everyone from her husband, Sir Bernard Ashley, to their four children involved. The ultimate cottage industry turned global empire. 

Comments

[Jens]

So - where is the BEMZ castle?

[Christie]

Funny you should ask Jens! Based on the old saying your home is your castle, Bemz is just in the midst of an exciting castle change. The offices are moving from Riddargatan to the corner of Odengatan and Birger Jarlsgatan, considered the interior design district of Stockholm. Along with the move is a new and exciting addition to the Bemz portfolio. Watch this space as I shall divulge all shortly!

[Sara]

wouldn't mind one in France though... with swimming pool and preferably staff to bring you drinks and goodies :)

sara from Bemz