T26016 | Hertfordshire - Toto Locations

Access: Front, Rear, Side
Power: Domestic mains
Max Capacity: 400 (Case-by-case basis)
Amenities: 25 Available Bedrooms &amp; Multiple Bathrooms
Property Size: 25000 sqft
Local Council: Welwyn Hatfield

Description

Located just north of the M25 near Leavesden, Bovingdon, OMA and Elstree Studios, this magnificent Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house offers a rare opportunity to film within a historically intact yet highly adaptable estate setting.

The main house features an extraordinary collection of Jacobean interiors, including the impressive High Gallery with its carved staircase, decorative balcony and dramatic vertical volume. Rich wood panelling, intricate plaster ceilings, heraldic detailing, leaded windows and carved stone fireplaces create an authentic period backdrop throughout.

Several grand state rooms provide scale and flexibility. The long wood-panelled gallery with chequerboard flooring and chandeliers delivers strong symmetry and depth for tracking shots, while the vast reception hall with ornate plaster ceiling and crystal chandeliers offers a true "stately home" aesthetic. Large windows bring excellent natural light across multiple elevations.

Beyond the principal rooms, the estate includes a range of additional filming assets. A vaulted timber-beamed bar space with stone flooring offers a contrasting, more rustic setting ideal for hospitality scenes, private members' club styling or contemporary use. Reception areas, guest bedrooms and secondary corridors provide practical, story-supporting environments.

Externally, the estate is equally versatile. Formal gardens, expansive gravel courtyards, parkland and woodland surrounds provide scale, privacy and multiple exterior looks within a controlled environment. Estate roads and generous hardstanding areas offer excellent access and unit base potential.

This location combines architectural significance with genuine production practicality - making it suitable for period drama, high-end commercials, fashion campaigns, music videos and large-scale shoots requiring both grandeur and operational space.