GETTING TO KNOW THE LOCALS

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS ARE ONE OF A KIND

St Osyth Priory is home to a variety of beautiful plants and animal wildlife. Th roughout spring not only will you see fl owers bloom, but you will also welcome the arrivals of the lambs, calves and fawns. As a resident of St Osyth Priory, you’ll get the unique opportunity to call these stunning animals your new neighbours.

Th e St Osyth Priory Estate is a fully working estate complete with parkland where animals roam freely. Amongst them is the iconic and beautiful white deer. Th e farm specialises in rearing rare breed and native livestock and is home to four-horned Manx Loaghtan sheep, Hebridean sheep and English Longhorn cattle.

Th e house types at St Osyth Priory are named aft er bird species that you will fi nd around the priory as well as the very important people who were part of the history of this spectacular place.

Spacious and light with understated luxury and muted tones and premium specification throughout.

Your new home will be among protected park and gardens steeped in 1,400 years of history, myth and legend with 22 separately listed grade 1, 2 and 2* buildings throughout the priory. The wonderful wetland habitat with lakes, ponds and streams as well as historic woodlands are all yours to enjoy and meander as and when you please. Plus, you’re just a short walk from the estuary and local beaches.

THE HISTORY OF ST. OSYTH

St Osyth Priory was originally home to the legend Osgyth (or Osyth) who died in c. 700 AD. She was an English saint and she was the daughter of Frithwald, a sub-king of Mercia in Surrey and her mother was Wilburga, the daughter of the pagan King Penda of Mercia. Forced by her father into a dynastic marriage with Sighere, King of Essex, she did her dynastic duty and produced him a son. While her husband ran off to hunt down a beautiful white stag, Osgyth persuaded two local bishops to accept her vows as a nun then eventually, she established a convent at Chich, in Essex, where she ruled as first abbess.

PHASE 2 SELLING FAST

The new apartments and houses at St Osyth Priory provide a unique opportunity to live within the St Osyth Priory Estate adjacent to heritage buildings and their ancient gardens and parkland of environmental and ecological interest. With phase 2 underway and selling fast, now is the perfect time to reserve your new home.

George Clarke, architect and tv presenter, most well known for ‘Amazing Spaces’ and brand ambassador for City & Country.

To register your interest and find out more information on the site, contact Beresfords on 01206 764444.

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