I have no idea where to put this, so feel free to move it if you want. Think this is true? Who wants to go to Somerset? 😜🙋🏻♀️
From thisdancingheart’s tumblr.
I have clicked on the horrid website so you don’t have to.
First article, last year:
www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/18077960/benedict-cumberbatch-4million-castle-fronted-mansion/Exclusive
Benedict Cumberbatch eyes up £4million, castle-fronted mansion with 300-acre farm in south-west
Laura Armstrong, Hannah Hope
Published: 21:46, 26 Mar 2022 Updated: 9:49, 28 Mar 2022
NOMINEE Benedict Cumberbatch has been eyeing up a real-life role as a rancher – like his character in The Power Of The Dog.
The British actor is up for the Best Actor Oscar award on Sunday for his portrayal of troubled cowboy Phil Burbank in the blockbuster.
And we can reveal he’s showing an interest in a £4million, castle-fronted mansion.
The historic property has more than 300 acres of land attached to it and even boasts its own organic farm.
Benedict, who owns a home in London, where he lives with theatre director wife Sophie Hunter and their three children, is said to have been thinking of buying a bolthole in the South West for some time.
And a source in the village said: “Everyone around here is talking about it.
“Benedict has been seen here a few times in the last few months, either in the village or the market town nearby.
“He’s been wanting to buy a place down here for a while.
“If he buys the house it will be fantastic for the area and give everyone a real boost.
“The manor house and land have certainly seen better days so it would be brilliant if he injects some love into the property.”
If The Imitation Game actor buys the mansion, he will be able to relax in its extensive library and store vintage wines in the sprawling cellar.
There is also a swimming pool, cider orchard and land for grazing cattle — just like his film character Phil did.
He will also be able to bring his own features to the manor as it comes with extensive planning permission.
Benedict will be battling it out for the Best Actor award at the ceremony with Will Smith, Javier Bardem, Andrew Garfield and Denzel Washington.
And he is certainly a formidable contender after the movie won 12 nominations from the Academy.
Perhaps his recent house hunting is an optimistic bid to secure a grander location for his gong.
This weekend’s follow up and confirmation:
www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21046724/benedict-cumberbatch-buys-8-million-mansion/EXCLUSIVE
BEN'S NEW HOLME
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch buys £8.1m mansion with 355 acres of land
Michael Hamilton
Published: 21:50, 14 Jan 2023 Updated: 21:50, 14 Jan 2023
SHERLOCK star Benedict Cumberbatch has bought an £8.1million mansion with 355 acres of land.
The actor and wife Sophie Hunter agreed a deal on the country spread last May after eyeing it for two years.
Sources say the Somerset estate, which has an organic farm and cider orchard, is “totally private”.
The historic house has a Grade-II listed lodge built to impress King George III, who was a regular visitor in the late 1700s.
Cumberbatch, 46, distantly related to Richard III, also has a Gothic–style entrance arch, library and wine cellar to show off.
A source said: “It’s really lovely, secluded and peaceful, perfect for getting away from it all.
“Although the house is historic, it has all mod-cons.
“Locals in the nearby village know about the purchase.
“Everyone is excited about their new neighbours.”
Cumberbatch, who played Holmes in Sherlock, also has a home in London with theatre director, playwright and actress Sophie, 44.
The property was sold by estate agents Savills.
The Land Registry has only recently released the documents.
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Conclusion, Benedict saw a property he liked in Somerset while he was there filming some scenes for DSITMOM. Just a guess.