Aynhoe Park becomes American furniture brand RH’s first destination outside the US, a new venture that merges architectural history and hospitality
Aynhoe Park, a Grade I-listed 73-acre landmark estate on the Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire border, stands among England's most exceptional properties. Now reopened for the first time since its sale to RH, previously Restoration Hardware, in 2020, this historic property has been restored and entirely reimagined as a first-of-its-kind design and hospitality destination. A bold move indeed from an American furniture brand.
Originally built in 1615 and refurbished by Sir John Soane in the early 19th century, the prestigious estate remained in the ownership of the Cartwright family until the mid-20th century, and its architecture and grounds are a testament to their enduring legacy. It recent owner Perkins who began the restoration of the Palladian mansion and its gardens over a 15-year period, transforming it into one of the 21st century’s most hedonistic party wonderlands.
Spanning 55,000 sq ft and featuring more than 60 rooms, Aynhoe Park consists of a main house and two wings creating a formal forecourt. Set on an elevated plateau with an awe-inspiring view, the grounds were originally designed by the iconic English landscape architect Capability Brown. A dedicated Sir John Soane Exhibition showcases the architect's life and works at Aynhoe and other English country houses, with reproductions of original drawings, architectural models, and artefacts. Across the estate, RH England brings five new restaurants to the Cotswolds. The Orangery is the signature fine dining restaurant, featuring live-fire cooking overlooked by a second lighting installation by Berger.
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