Ever dreamt of becoming lord or lady of the manor? Well if you have big aspirations and plenty in the bank, now's your chance to snap up an estate worthy of the aristocratic characters from the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton. From winding driveways, rolling acres and ornate architecture to regal interiors steeped in history, we've brought together stately homes on the market right now. Click or scroll on for more...

As far as first impressions go, it doesn't get much grander than the Abbey Leix Estate, an 18th-century mansion and sprawling grounds nestled amongst ancient Irish woodlands. From its pedimented façade to the columned entrance, it's a stately oasis in the midst of a tranquil beauty spot in County Laois. Over the centuries, the palatial property has been home to French monks, viscounts and knights, and now it's in the market for a new owner.

On the market for $24.2 million (£17.8m) with Sotheby's International Realty, the vast country house extends over 26,910 square feet and underwent a sensitive restoration back in 1995. Designed by esteemed architect James Wyatt in 1773, the estate has a total of nine bedrooms and 10 bedrooms, as well as 10 lodges and cottages spread across an enormous 1,120 acres, so you're in no danger of running out of space to host visitors.

Inside the main mansion, grand interiors balance the property's historic grandeur with comfort and cosiness, making it an ideal family home. In this sitting room, ornate works of art adorn the walls and an arched bay window allows light to pour in, while the hearth offers a welcoming spot to relax after a long day exploring the grounds.

The extensive estate, which includes frontage overlooking the River Nore, features beautifully manicured gardens, topiary and regal walkways made for promenading. However, it's not a case of style over substance, as the property also offers a separate farmyard with paddocks, grazing fields and a yard, so there's the potential to turn a tidy profit too.

Offering 58 rooms, this architectural masterpiece of a mansion was built in 1907 by George Crocker, son of railroad magnate Charles Crocker. The property measures 50,000 square feet and is set in more than 12 acres of grounds, framed by the Ramapo Mountains. Although the price is available on application only via Christie’s International Real Estate, it was on sale back in 2018 for a reported $48 million (£35m). This most stately of homes is, of course, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City, Crocker chose pretty Mahwah, New Jersey as his retreat. The house is inspired by 17th-century Bramshill House in Hampshire in the UK. Notice the detailed hand-carved woodwork throughout the house, originally created by master carver John H. Elliott. The great hall has a 30-foot-high ceiling and a 1906 Aeolian Player Pipe Organ, thought to be one of the only surviving models in the USA.

Architect James Brite, who also created the original Madison Square Garden and the Lincoln Memorial, designed the jaw-dropping mansion. The huge proportions of this formal dining room, framed by spectacular carved wood detailing, give you an idea of the house’s monumental scale. The library has a 15-foot-high ceiling painted by muralist James Wall Finn, whose other works are seen in the Payne Whitney Mansion and the New York Public Library.

The house is built from Harvard brick and Indiana limestone, using Californian redwood for the fabulous interior carvings. Outside, there are 12 acres of lush grounds to enjoy, which include a tennis court, two fountains, terraces, two pergolas, a gazebo, an outdoor pool, a gatehouse, an eight-car garage and staff quarters.

Built in 1797, Nazeing Park is a Grade II-listed property located in the idyllic Essex countryside. Approached through a long driveway secured by electric gates, the ornate mansion is surrounded by private parklands that offer seclusion and breathtaking views. The striking structure comprises two octagonal wings and an elegant columned entrance.

On the market with Savills for $8.8 million (£6.5m), the pristine grounds leave a lasting impression. Picturesque terraces and landscaped lawns peppered with horse chestnut, oak and ash trees give way to a stocked carp lake, fenced paddocks and equestrian facilities. Clocking in at more than 68 acres, it offers a verdant slice of rural paradise.

The 18th-century mansion, which was remodelled around 1814, has recently been restored to its former grandeur. The regal floor plan includes 12 bedrooms and four generous reception rooms, along with a wealth of spectacular period features. In this dining room, the exquisite red and gold statement ceiling is the star of the show, while the marble fireplace and sash windows have also been beautifully preserved.

A less formal living space, this welcoming lounge features original wooden wall panelling and a vast brick-lined hearth. Towering bay windows complete with snug window seats offer the perfect spot to curl up and take in the views of the tranquil surrounding grounds. For a rural retreat steeped in history that doesn't go without modern creature comforts, this palatial estate ticks every box.

This grand 19th-century stately home features impressive battlement-style architecture. Listed with Knight Frank for $6.5 million (£4.8m), the Grade II-listed main mansion has 10 bedrooms, four bathrooms, five reception rooms, plus an integral flat. Offering a total of 14,143 square feet of living space, this idyllic Northumberland estate is on the market for the first time in 145 years.

Deep-set Gothic-style alcoves and a white coffered ceiling magnify the drama of this magnificent formal dining area. The current house was created around 1800 by Colonel John Blenkinsopp Coulson. Some years later it was overhauled, possibly by neo-classical architect John Dobson, a prolific designer of stately homes in the North of England. 

You can see the fusion of old and new with this smart, modern kitchen unit amid the richness of the 19th-century interior. Notice the moulded neo-classical-style fireplace and the eye-catching artwork. As well as the main mansion, the estate includes an additional nine estate cottages, offering the opportunity for holiday lets.

Across the battlements, you can take in the estate's breathtaking grounds, which include a walled garden, a lake, 182 acres of pasture and 218 acres of woodland. In fact, land totalling a huge 539 acres comes with the estate, providing plenty of paths for walking as well as tracks for horse riding and cycling.

A splendid palatial manor with royal links, the original bones of Vihterpalu Manor date back to 1586 when it was built on the orders of the King of Sweden. Located in Estonia, the mansion has undergone extensions and alterations over the centuries, with a new neo-classical main building added in the 1820s. Showcasing this grand architectural genre, the house's beautiful white exterior features columns and three eye-catching triangular pediments.

Just a one-hour drive from Tallinn airport, the 74-acre estate has 20 bedrooms and a helicopter landing pad. It’s located on the north-west side of the Vihterpalu River in majestic parkland. Inside, the main banquet hall of the royal building, with its huge marble columns and decorative plasterwork, can host more than 100 guests. 

Splendid floor-to-ceiling windows let light flood into this bedroom, which benefits from a picturesque balcony. It was aristocratic Baltic-German businessman Gustav von Knorring who had the manor rebuilt in the neo-classical style during the 19th century, and his architectural tastes are still visible throughout the house today.

Listed for $4.2 million (£3.1m) with Sotheby's International Realty, the refreshing outdoor pool is the perfect spot to take a dip amongst the Swiss pines and spruces, while the property also includes a spa and sauna. The estate has an array of outbuildings and about 49 acres of idyllic parkland, ideal for big outdoor events. It’s a mere three-minute drive to the sea and to the area's beautiful historic forests.

A massive 970-acre estate with an intriguing manor at its heart, West Woodyates could be yours for $25.1 million (£18.5m) via Knight Frank. The house is a remarkably preserved slice of British history, dating from the 17th century. The exterior has flint and rubble walls with tile-covered roofs, while small bull's eye windows add character to each storey. 

The sense of space in this vaulted drawing room is immense. Perhaps the manor’s most colourful owner was the merchant Thomas ‘Diamond’ Pitt, who lived there around 1700. It’s said that he financed the purchase of the house, along with a number of other estates, through the procurement of a 426-carat diamond from India known as the Regent diamond!

Steeped in fascinating tales, the historic home has 12 bedrooms and five bathrooms. The wood-panelled walls and Elizabethan-style portraits in this elegant family dining room make it easy to imagine the home back in its 18th-century heyday. The ground floor also has a sitting room, library and a dining hall, while upstairs, the master bedroom offers spectacular views over the estate. 

This aerial shot gives you an idea of the scope of the estate. It has formal gardens, including a sunken garden with a fountain and topiary hedging, a sun-dial garden, an orchard and a walled garden. There’s even an ancient well on the site! Nature lovers can find many types of orchid on the estate, plus 30 species of butterfly, including the magnificent purple emperor.

One of the most esteemed British stately homes, this Grade II-listed Georgian country house is in a quiet corner of Herefordshire, with the Black Mountains of Wales in the distance. Built on the site of a medieval manor, the current house was constructed in around 1715.

Imagine furnishing this glorious reception room, with its spectacular carved ceiling, intricate wooden flooring and decorative wall panelling. On the market with Knight Frank for $13.6 million (£10m), the estate encompasses a sprawling 427 acres about a mile from the attractive village of Almeley, and offers 10 bedrooms, nine bathrooms and five reception rooms.

Look at this magnificent staircase, with ornamental turned-wooden balustrades! The beautiful stained-glass window above floods the place with light, while the tapestry wall-hanging is the star of this spectacular landing. The house was converted into a TB hospital after the First World War and is said to have welcomed Latvian refugees in the aftermath of the Second World War.

The tranquil grounds overlook the rippling waters of a sizable lake, complete with regal swans. The house is surrounded by parkland and woodlands, as well as working farms. Included in the estate is a coach house, Victorian stable block and paddocks, plus 11 flats, cottages and farmhouses. 

The perfect proportions of Seafield House mark it out as a masterpiece of Palladian architecture, a style characterised by symmetry and classical form. Set in 80 acres of parkland, this romantic Grade I-listed mansion is close to Dublin city centre and offers 9,634 square feet of living space, with eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It was built in the 1730s, probably by leading classical architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce, who also designed the former Irish Houses of Parliament at College Green.

The magnificent entrance hall runs the full width of the building, showcasing spectacular wall paintings of figures from classical mythology. The property was originally built for a former High Sheriff of Dublin, before passing to the Anglo-Irish aristocratic Hely-Hutchinson family, which is headed by the Earl of Donoughmore. 

Listed for $11.8 million (£8.7m) with Christie’s International Real Estate, the interior has been restored to its original glory in recent years. In the drawing room, an exquisite fireplace rescued from a castle at Loch Lomond provides an impressive focal point. Tall windows give a splendid view of the woodlands, parklands and formal gardens, complete with a fountain. Wood panelling and ornate plasterwork and mouldings complete the sumptuous living space.

If you fancy admiring the view from up high, an intriguing staircase tucked away near the scullery takes you up into the tower, where you can gaze across the estuary to Malahide and the mountains beyond. Elsewhere, the lower ground floor features a wine cellar, laundry room and a large den space. The estate includes a coach and stable yard with a self-contained apartment and gate lodge. Outside, you can relax in 15 acres of woodland, a south-facing walled garden and a kitchen garden. What more could you ask for?

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