Many famous people have put Buckinghamshire on the map by making the county their home.

Buckinghamshire is dotted with iconic houses, stately manors and picturesque villages, so no wonder it continues to attract the rich and famous.

Many of the notable houses have also inspired authors and featured in TV shows and films, such as in the legendary Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical.  

Here are some of the famous houses you could live in.  

Cobstone Mill

 

The mill, known locally as Turville Windmill, is on the market for £9 million.

Bucks Free Press: The main house with vaulted ceilings and a swimming pool next to the windmillThe main house with vaulted ceilings and a swimming pool next to the windmill (Image: Savills)

It was restored for the filming of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in the late 1960s, making it one of the most iconic windmills in Buckinghamshire.

The mill has far-reaching views of the surrounding Chiltern Hills countryside, a swimming pool and around 36.7 acres of land.

Bucks Free Press: The view from the windmill The view from the windmill (Image: Savills)

In total, the mill and the main house comprise of six bedrooms, four bathrooms and two reception rooms.

Bulstrode Park

 

If you’ve dreamt of becoming a hotelier, the historic Grade II listed mansion could be the perfect location in Gerrards Cross for £6 million.

Bucks Free Press: An aerial view of Bulstrode Park An aerial view of Bulstrode Park (Image: Savills)

The mansion and its impressive 38.9 acre grounds date back to the 19th century, although the original, now replaced property dates back to 1686 when it was the home of the infamous Judge Jeffreys known as the ‘Hanging Judge’, who died in the Tower of London.

In modern times, Bulstrode Park was the backdrop for filming of Midsomer Murders, Maleficent and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Bucks Free Press: The current state of the impressive hall The current state of the impressive hall (Image: Savills)

During the Second World War, the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force was headquartered at the manor.

Shelley Cottage

 

The cottage in the heart of Marlow is where author Mary Shelley wrote the world-famous Frankenstein.

Bucks Free Press: Shelley Cottage on West Street in Marlow Shelley Cottage on West Street in Marlow (Image: Savills)

The three-bedroom house with a decked rear garden is up for sale for a guide price of £749,950.

Mary Shelley and her husband Percy Shelley bought the home in 1817, where pregnant Mary wrote in bursts to complete the story of the Frankenstein monster.

Bucks Free Press: The kitchen opens to the decked garden The kitchen opens to the decked garden (Image: Savills)

Although the couple had intended Marlow as their permanent home, they moved on from the town house in 1818 before it was divided into four homes it is known as today.