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Henry VIII’s house selling for $10m

Ever wanted to live like a king? Now you can – if you've got a spare $10 million.

Ever wanted to live like a king? Now you can – if you’ve got a spare $10 million.

A Catholic monastery once owned by one of Britain’s most infamous monarchs, Henry VIII, is up for sale.

Horton Priory in Ashford, Kent, has undergone some substantial renovations since King Henry’s days and now features 11 bedrooms, six reception rooms and its own heated swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn, putting green and driving range.

The heritage-listed home is listed at offers over $10 million.

A Catholic monastery once owned by one of Britain’s most infamous monarchs, Henry VIII, is up for sale.

The home’s spectacular dining room.

One of six reception rooms.

A mullioned window dating back to Tudor times.

A sitting room with an Edwardian fireplace.

The dramatic entrance hall with Tudor detailing.

The Tudor long gallery, where works of art would traditionally have been displayed.

The home now has a modern designer kitchen.

An informal dining area.

The house’s large cloakroom with traditional tiled floors.

The formal library.

The master bedroom, with mullioned windows and feature fireplace.

The master bathroom.

One of several guest bedrooms.

A Tudor-themed bedroom with traditional four-poster bed.

The house boasts a full billiard room.

The wine cellar comes fully-stocked.

The home was once a Catholic monastery.

The house is set on 55 acres.

The heated outdoor swimming pool.

Full golf driving range.

The property has extensive pastures suitable for grazing livestock.

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