Carrie Johnson and her husband, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have thrilling plans afoot at their lovely Grade-II listed manor home Brightwell Manor, nestled within the Oxfordshire countryside.
The couple, who share three kids collectively, Wilfred, Romy and child Frank, not too long ago gained approval to knock down a single-story extension at their residence which was previously utilized by servants, writes The Instances.
© WPA PoolThe household moved into the 400-year-old property in early 2023, and the spectacular property boasts 9 bedrooms, 5 bogs and 6 reception rooms. It additionally has a tennis courtroom, two stables, walled backyard, visitor cottage and a fairytale moat on the huge 5 acres.
The paper revealed that Carrie and Boris utilized to South Oxfordshire district council to demolish the extension and exchange it with “a boot room and a brick-pillar loggia and to extend the dimensions of the patio surrounding it.”
Different modifications embrace a brand new scullery, laundry, breakfast room, larder and plant room in addition to a gated entrance for the manor to enhance safety. Locals had beforehand voiced considerations in regards to the Johnson’s safety and an armed policeman stationed on the home.
The couple are additionally constructing an out of doors pool within the grounds; nevertheless, the plans got here up in opposition to opposition when it transpired they’d have an effect on the native newt inhabitants. The pool’s deliberate location is within the excessive danger “crimson zone” close to the moat and native pond.
Boris responded within the Each day Mail: “If it seems that our backyard is so honoured and so lucky as to be the house of some newts — nice crested, palmate, no matter — I would like you to know that I’ll do no matter it takes to guard them.”
The Instances stories that the couple got here to an settlement with the council that they’d improve an space of orchard to compensate for the loss in biodiversity with the newts.
The Johnsons’ residence nonetheless has the unique moat wrapped round it on three sides, preserving the wealthy historical past of the previous Duke of Normandy. The moat is fed by a pure spring bordered on three sides by a dam that controls the water stage.
The manor appears like a paradise for the Johnson kids with loads to discover and we’re positive they are going to profit from their new swimming pool this summer season.
