Helena Bonham Carter's ancestors' restored Victorian mansion up for sale

A restored Grade II listed Victorian Gothic mansion, which formerly belonged to actress Helena Bonham Carter's ancestors, has hit the market for £2.75 million.

West Court, Adhurst St Mary, near Petersfield, in Hampshire, was also featured in the popular TV series Jonathan Creek, before being acquired by a local architect and property developer in 2014.

Now, after a decade of restoration, the stately home is hitting the market fully refurbished.

Charlie Barr, director at Homes Estate Agents said: "This is a pretty unique one-off instruction ... There is nothing locally that would offer the same levels of grandeur, space, and history that the Adhurst St Mary Estate provides."

Built for John Bonham-Carter, a British Member of Parliament and barrister, in 1858, the stately home is set in 32 acres of gardens overlooking the South Downs. Designed by Victorian architect Philip Hardwick, the house is divided into three parts, with the West Court being the largest part of the property.

The Bonham Carter or Bonham-Carter family can trace their origins back to the 18th Century, with several members entering parliament. Helena's grandfather, Maurice Bonham-Carter was a leading light in the Liberal Party, serving as Principal Private Secretary to British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith. The house, which included a library, billiard music room, and artist's studio, remained in the Bonham-Carter family until 1992.

In 2014, the stately home was bought in a terrible state and painstakingly restored to retain all the period features whilst adding modern-day comforts.

The property is currently on the market and interested buyers can express interest through Homes Estate Agents website, www.homesea.co.uk.