Inside the incredible Bridgerton-style mansion with an enchanting garden and lake near Greater Manchester

Bridgerton fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of the third season of the hit Netflix series - and the first four episode have now been released today (May 16). Based on Julia Quinn's bestselling romance books, the period drama follows London’s high society through ‘the season’ - an annual period where elite families find suiters for their children to marry.

Set to be watched by tens of millions of viewers, the new release will see a new crop of debutantes yearn to become the brightest of the ball, whilst wallflower Penelope Featherington - who leads a double life as the town's anonymous gossip writer Lady Whistledown - pursues a will-they-won’t-they romance with Colin Bridgerton.

Amongst the love, friendships, secrets and scandals, it's hard to ignore the stunning stately homes, countryside castles and royal palaces that 'the tons' richest residents reside in. To mark the release of the third season, we've found a Bridgerton-style property that's on the market not far from Greater Manchester, which evokes the exact Regency elegance that the show is known for.

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On the market for a jaw-dropping £11.4 million is Dorfold Hall - an outstanding 10-bed residence which has been beautifully restored by its current owners to seamlessly blend modern living with historic architecture.

Being sold by Savills, the incredible mansion is nestled in a secluded corner of Cheshire in Nantwich, and comes complete with an entire estate which boasts the manor house, breathtaking Victorian gardens, a lake, a tennis court, extensive farmland and a large-scale event space - which has been used as a venue for weddings and corporate events.

Dorfold Hall is steeped in local history, stemming back to the 17th century, with its construction in 1616 rumoured to have been expedited to host King James I during a royal visit, says Savills

The Hall is currently used for dual purposes, with a public and a private, family side. It extends to five bays, with an 18th Century bay at the east end and covers around 15,000 square foot spread across three floors.

Boasting original period features throughout, the ground floor features a morning room, dining room, library, bespoke kitchen, pantry, playroom, two additional rooms and one bedroom.

The lower ground includes a snug, billiards room, laundry rooms and store room, boot room and access to the housekeepers flat. There are ten bedrooms in total, five on each side of the Hall. The bedrooms to the West are used in conjunction with the wedding venue and provide on site accommodation for guests.

One of the most historically important bedrooms is the King James Bedroom, which includes an en-suite and is used most often as a Bridal Suite for the weddings hosted.

Outside the impressive grans span a total of 16 acres. The colourful, primary garden known as The South Lawn features hydrangeas, hundreds of David Austin roses and perennials. It is enclosed by a low sandstone wall, listed as Grade II and dating back to 1827. Beyond this is extensive parkland and views over the farmland beyond.

To the west of the Hall, there are two enclosed walled gardens. One of these has a tennis court and a charming wildflower meadow. The second walled garden, extending to two acres, was historically planted with Christmas trees. Stretching from the end of the main driveway is a gorgeous lake which was restored by the current owners.

Scattered throughout the gardens are statues and features that tell the story of the estate’s rich history. There is a Pierre-Louis Rouillard statue of a mastiff and her pups in the forecourt, with a bronze equivalent found in the Louvre in Paris.

Also part of the estate is the L’Écurie event space which was completed in 2021 and received awards from RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects) in 2023 for Regional and Building of the Year. It features four distinct areas created for weddings and events., equipped to cater for 180 guests.

There is also The Coach House and The Tack Room, both which have incorporated the original structures and have been blended with modern features and architecture to create unique entertaining areas.

Although currently used for hospitality, the properties offer space for versatile uses such as car storage and a leisure complex - subject to the relevant planning permissions. The farmland included extends to a whopping 26.6 acres. There is also around 16 acres of mature woodland which add amenity and privacy to the estate.

Set in beautiful parkland on the estate is the Showground, a large-scale event space for world class shows and festivals. For 70 years it was the home of The Nantwich Show which attracted crowds of 35,000, and in recent years amongst other popular events the estate has annually hosted the Spooktacular, which draws an impressive 8,000 people, as well as several charitable events.

Dorfold Hall Estate is situated in the rural county of Cheshire, offering an ideal blend of rural charm and accessibility to transportation links. Manchester is roughly 44 miles to the north. Crewe railway station, around 6 miles to the northeast, offers a direct service to Manchester within 35 minutes.