The Bridgerton effect is gripping househunters, as new data shows stately homes topped the list of most-viewed Rightmove properties in May.
The online estate agents said its top five properties for May were dominated by mansions, as Brits dreamed of what home they could buy if money was no object.
Many of the homes look like they could be straight from the sets of hit TV shows Bridgerton or Downton Abbey.
Rightmove property expert Tim Bannister said: “Just like Britain’s biggest EuroMillions winners who went straight to Rightmove to see where they could move to, this month people across Great Britain have been browsing a selection of dream homes they might go for if they won the lottery.
"From a mansion with complete privacy in Denbighshire, Wales to a period home that looks straight off a TV set in Derbyshire, this month’s most viewed homes will have you imagining what life might be like in some of the most premium properties on the market.”
Here are Rightmove's top five homes from May 2022.
1) Hampton Hall - £29million
This magnificent, brand new crown estate in Oxshott, Surrey, is on the market for a cool £29million .
The design of Hampton Hall is influenced by the grand designs of 16th century English mansions, but it is a new build property with more than 70 rooms.
The property has 11 bedrooms, a swimming pool complex, gym facilities, snooker room, a home cinema and more.
2) South Winds - £2million
This modern mansion in Dyserth, Denbighshire comes with stunning views across Liverpool Bay and the Great Orme.
The mansion comes with no neighbours, being set on its own in the hillside so you can enjoy the peace and quiet.
The home comes with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a stunning outside area, as well as a cinema room.
There is a 30ft games room within the home, as well as a separate TV room.
The property has 1.3 acres of space and is set in a gated community.
3) Holme Hall - £3.75million
Holme Hall in Bakewell, Derbyshire looks straight out of the set of Bridgerton or Downton Abbey.
The home has seven bedrooms, as well as a cinema, games room, multiple leisure rooms and landscaped gardens.
Just like the Bridgerton series, the property has a family room, where residents can gather to spend time together.
The home also has a gym, scullery, utility room and an oak-panelled main hall.
4) Bishopsgate House - £32million
This 12-bedroom, 12-bathroom country house is set in an exclusive area of Egham, Surrey.
It’s a true period home, with an range of reception rooms to entertain guests, as well as contemporary features such as a stunning indoor pool.
It also includes beautiful, landscaped gardens in 34 acres of land, and even has its very own helicopter pad.
5) Eden House - £2.9million
If interior design is a must-have in your dream home, then look no further than this property in Lytham, Lancashire.
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home is laid out over four floors.
The impressive home has a heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym.
The property also has a huge outdoor area, perfect for entertaining guests.
