An English Estate With an American Backstory Embarks on a New Journey

Singapore News News

An English Estate With an American Backstory Embarks on a New Journey
Singapore Latest News,Singapore Headlines
  • 📰 WSJ
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 13 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 8%
  • Publisher: 63%

The 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom, 14,616-square-foot main house has been rebuilt—its historic facades restored and its interiors reimagined in an ultramodern style

The historic property outside London is home to Mayflower Barn, which is believed to be pieced together from the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620It happens all the time. While hard at work, Paul Knapfield is interrupted by a knock on the door. It’s sightseers, showing up at his house 25 miles northwest of London, asking if he can give them a glimpse of American history.

His house isn’t of any particular interest to tourists. What they want to see is his Mayflower Barn, which is widely believed to have been built using timbers recovered from the ship which carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

WSJ /  🏆 98. in US

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Goldman Tries to Exorcise Ghost of Real Estate Past With New FundGoldman Tries to Exorcise Ghost of Real Estate Past With New FundGoldman Sachs Group’s newly reorganized real-estate investment unit is reviving a fund business that the firm shut down after it suffered steep losses during the financial crisis.
Read more »

The New Storm Chasers: Real Estate Disaster InvestorsThe New Storm Chasers: Real Estate Disaster InvestorsRisk-takers seek opportunities to buy properties damaged in hurricanes, fires and floods, and flip them for profit. Some in devastated communities say they are taking advantage of vulnerable homeowners.
Read more »

Real estate firm Compass announces $370 million in new fundingReal estate firm Compass announces $370 million in new fundingReal estate firm Compass announced $370 million in new funding on Tuesday. Robert Reffkin, CEO and founder of Compass, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss.
Read more »

Meet the Cast of Flip It Like DisickMeet the Cast of Flip It Like DisickGet to know Scott Disick's team of real estate mongers before the new series' premiere!
Read more »

In New York, a diverse, new group works the soilIn New York, a diverse, new group works the soilWomen and non-binary people are running some of the best-known organic farms on Long Island, in what is a growing, $50 billion industry nationwide
Read more »

Brandon Lee on Being Called the New Brody Jenner & Spencer Pratt FeudBrandon Lee on Being Called the New Brody Jenner & Spencer Pratt FeudThe 'Hills: New Beginnings' star opened up to ET about some of the show's drama and his popularity among fans.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-25 18:36:28